A solemn, measured beginning in minor keys, using arpeggios to underline the seriousness of Moses' warnings against disobedience.
Intense and mysterious with dynamic contrasts and dramatic melodic lines to mimic the awe of God's voice and appearance in the fire at Horeb.
Methodical and structured, featuring a repetitive motif that evolves to symbolize the wisdom and stability brought by God’s laws.
Reflective with subtle dissonances, conveying the unease of forgetting God's commandments and the consequences that might follow.
Optimistic and forward-moving, using a gradual crescendo and a shift to a major key to portray hope and the blessings of adherence to God's laws.