how many times does it appear?
only once
melody
based on traditional tune Lord Mayo’s delight
L.h piano returns for last beat
no r.h piano used
some notes omitted
canon - 1st part
2 - part
unison
crotchet distance
viola, cello
canon - 2nd part
3-part
viola, cello, piano l.h
canon - 3rd part
violin, viola, cello
piano: one note at end
instrumental techniques and performing instructions
molto flautando
open strings
senza vibrato
lightly
blend with strings (piano)
compositional techniques
canon
metre
2/2
3/4
3/8
3/2
rhythm
dotted rhythm
dynamics
mp
texture
polyphonic