Butterflies in a meadow.

[Debussy’s composition includes whole-tone and pentatonic scales, an understated rhythm with syncopation and rubato throughout. The peace also features parallel fifths: 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths. Its tonal center is vague. It starts on a hint of a minor but quickly evolves into a major through secondary dominants. Then it explores other keys through borrowed harmonies and distant modulations. It is a slow languorous piece. It evokes a sunny day out in a meadow during spring. The new flowers are in blue and butterflies are everywhere. There are birds in the trees and they are active all day long. The clouds in the sky are white and puffy as they float by. The tempo of the song is thus slow. It is unhurried, as if someone is taking a nap. They are in no hurry.]