<Li> Still faster / Subito Allegro . Solo dance of the Bride--presentiment of motherhood . Extremes of joy and fear and wonder . </Li> <Li> Very slowly (as at first). Transition scene to music reminiscent of the introduction . </Li> <Li> Calm and flowing / Doppio Movimento . Scenes of daily activity for the Bride and her Farmer husband . There are five variations on a Shaker theme . The theme, sung by a solo clarinet, was taken from a collection of Shaker melodies compiled by Edward D. Andrews, and published under the title "The Gift to Be Simple ." The melody borrowed and used almost literally is called "Simple Gifts ." </Li> <Li> Moderate . Coda / Moderato - Coda . The Bride takes her place among her neighbors . At the end the couple are left "quiet and strong in their new house ." Muted strings intone a hushed prayerlike chorale passage . The close is reminiscent of the opening music . </Li>

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