Listening Guide
The Work
Key: F major (second and final verse in the minor key)
Tempo: Sehr Lebhaft (Very fast).
Time Signature: 2/2
Rhythm: nearly moto perpetuo eighth-notes
Form: AA’; AA’ (A’ episodes in the minor)
| Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder! Meine Augen schlag’ ich nieder, Wie ertappt auf böser Tat.
Selber darf ich nicht getrauen, Bienen, wenn sie Zellen bauen, Wenn die reichen Honigwaben | Do not peek at my songs. I cast my eyes down. As if caught in a misdeed.
I cannot even trust myself Bees, when they build cells, Have been brought to daylight |