The confident six - eighths meter composition follows the battle in two parts the second motif signifying the arrival of Prussian reinforcements .
The battle in two parts is the beginning motif signifying the indecisive combat between the first Prussian contingent and the Austrians .
The confident six - eighths meter composition follows the battle in two parts , the beginning motif signifying the indecisive combat between the first Prussian contingent and the Austrians , the second motif signifying the arrival of Prussian reinforcements .