This is a humorous and enchanting etude. It is characterized by a constantly and irregularly expanding and contracting phrase structure, set to a tempo marked "molto vivace" (very lively). On the other hand, if one examines the sequence of notes, it even possesses a light rhythmic feel reminiscent of a court dance. In the posthumously edited version, time signatures are indicated for every change in meter, but in the original version, no time signatures are shown, suggesting that the composer's own intention was likely "ametrical".