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one becomes aware of another person observing your defenseless body with such intent, as if
they were attempting to permanently etch its contours into their mind. “Come una forma
divina!” (“like a divine form”) has a dynamic marking of piano (softly), along with the tempo
marking, poco trattenendo (a little held back). It is as if the narrator is searching for the correct
words to explain away the actions of the lover.
EXAMPLE 3.2 measures 15-18
Section 2 is comprised of five vocal phrases that are progressively intensified with the
addition of a layer of harmonic texture to each new phrase. The accompaniment segues into
section 2 (Example 3.2) beginning in measure sixteen with a strummed chord that is to be played
fortissimo (extremely loud). The composer has bracketed the notes of the chord to indicate how
the pitches should be distributed between the left and right hands. The tempo marking is
Indugiando (take one’s time) is written above the last two beats of the previous measure and a
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