This set of variations was composed in Salzburg in 1774, based on a minuet by the oboist Fischer. Among Mozart's variations, it is a relatively large-scale work.

The theme has an "a-b-a" phrase structure. Furthermore, all variations are written in the same C major as the theme, employing the technique of rhythmic variation. Additionally, the penultimate 11th variation is marked Adagio, followed by a concluding Allegro in the final variation.