This is a short prelude, following the second prelude 'agitato,' that could be described as a momentary fantasy. Since the final fourth piece is marked 'Lamentoso' (sadly), this set of preludes, Op. 46, with its first piece representing 'beauty,' the second 'intensity,' the third 'joy,' and the fourth 'sadness,' feels like a programmatic set of preludes.

In stark contrast to the intensity of the second piece, this third piece requires a sense of lightness and must not become heavy. Therefore, avoid overusing the pedal and blurring the right-hand triplets; instead, use the pedal sparingly to create a sense of airiness.