A slower, introspective tempo reflecting realization and acknowledgment of sin, with minor keys and dissonant chords to evoke guilt and sorrow.
Fluctuating dynamics and a mix of major-minor transitions represent internal conflict and anxiety about actions and their consequences.
Rhythmic and structured, using repetitive motifs to symbolize the ritualistic aspect of offerings, with crescendos representing giving and purification.
Shifting to a serene and major tonality, this movement symbolizes relief and spiritual cleansing with a slow, uplifting tempo and resolved harmony.