Spring
In this song the composer tries to suggest the mood of spring in an 18th century way. He chooses a lively tempo, applies word painting to some words and maybe the rhythm at the start of bar 2 which features throughout suggests the frolicking of lambs!! Do you know how many of your set songs are in 4/4? !!
The marking on the music score are more important in a song by a 'classical' composer. Below are 10 and 5 bar rest signs as well as crescendo and diminuendo marks. This song should be written this key in the exam.
The bar below is an example of 3 things in this song. i) one of the featured rhythms, ii) melisma (12 notes on the word "hear) and iii) a 3 note rising sequence.