David Brunner: Mrs. Snipkin & Mrs. Wobble-chin SA & piano

Each voice assumes the role of one of Laura E. Richard's characters in a spirited and playful exchange characterized by an incessant rhythmic “chatter.” The text is set syllabically, in a declamatory manner, and highlighted musically as the verbal altercation escalates, culminating in a brief imitative passage which “tumbles” to its conclusion.

For treble voices in two parts (SA) and piano. English.