Key: A minor
Tempo: Largo
Dynamics: Pianissimo to piano
Melody: Slow, mournful melody with descending lines to evoke a sense of deep sorrow.
Key: D minor
Tempo: Adagio
Dynamics: Mezzo-piano to mezzo-forte
Melody: A melody with dissonant intervals and a sense of unresolved tension to express despair.
Key: C minor
Tempo: Andante
Dynamics: Forte
Melody: Sharp, staccato notes and a more aggressive rhythm to convey bitterness.
Key: B flat minor
Tempo: Lento
Dynamics: Pianissimo to forte
Melody: Wailing, high-pitched notes with dramatic crescendos and decrescendos to illustrate anguish.
Key: E minor
Tempo: Moderato
Dynamics: Piano
Melody: Sparse, isolated notes with ample use of silence to reflect loneliness.