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compensate for changes in the text. The rhythmic variation occurs on the words “odorano i
rosai” (“the rose bushes give scent”) (example 2.2) of the first line and “baciami tra le rose”
(“kiss me among the roses”) (example 2.3). The singer should take care to observe the
composer’s marking sospirato (sighed) above this line.
EXAMPLE 2.3 measures 21-23
The vocal line rides above the original piano theme, now transposed, on the
contemplative second (example 2.4) and fourth lines of the poem: “Godi l’ora che mia più non
ritornerà” (“Enjoy the hour that will never return”) and “Fatta di tenui cose è la felicità”
(“Happiness is made of tenuous things!”).
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