The piece could start with a tense, dissonant melody in a minor key to reflect the initial suspicion and fear of a leprosy diagnosis, using quick, sharp notes and erratic rhythms to capture the anxiety.
As the priests examine symptoms, the music shifts to methodical, repetitive motifs, interwoven with softer, somber passages that represent the solitude of those declared unclean.
This intense part uses a lower piano register and heavy chords at a slower tempo, emphasizing the gravity of being declared unclean.
The music transitions into a reflective theme, blending resignation and subtle hope, mirroring the indefinite separation of those living outside the camp.
For those improving, the music shifts towards hopeful chords. For others, themes of solitude recur, reflecting ongoing isolation.