Text by Alfred de Musset. “Ballad of the moon,” is a mysterious piece about the moon. The vocal line is independent from the accompaniment and Chaminade makes every effort to represent the text with specific musical elements. For example, the opening bars contain two elongated chords that demonstrate bells tolling. Additionally, there is a four note rhythmic and melodic motive that creates a sense of night, mysterious and austere. The piece is modal, alternating between c minor and C Major, and is written in modified strophic form with some musical changes to match the text.