The 36 Fantasias for Harpsichord, which includes this work, were composed between 1732 and the following year. This collection adopts an early sonata form and holds a significant position when discussing Telemann's keyboard works.

It is in 3/8 time and D major. The opening theme is composed of disjunct intervals, giving it an instrumental character. After transitioning to G major and E minor from measure 23, the opening theme is recapitulated in the tonic key from measure 39.