Use the Close Listening chart that accompanies CD 3:6 to follow ...

[kamilo84]

Use the Close Listening chart that accompanies CD 3:6 to follow the form of the piece. What is the structure of the stanzas and number of syllables in the various lines as described in WOM? What is the overall formal structure of Amor imposible?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Cite some of the words to the text of Amor imposible (Impossible Love) performed on CD 3:6 that illustrate the songs amorous nature and nostalgia for lost love. See lyrics and their translation in accompanying Close Listening guide in WOM. (Examples may vary.)
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[akemokai]

Answer to Question 1

 4-lined stanzas; 11-syllable lines in the first three stanzas; fourth and last stanzas have a 6-5-6-5 syllable pattern in their lines
 Intro-A-A-A-A-A-B-B-CC'-DD'-EE'-EE' (' after a letter means modified repetition) Note that the last C D E phrases are played by the harp alone. Follow the form using the Counter Numbers on the Close Listening guide to help you.

Answer to Question 2

 Because, in my life, everything is impossible. Ay, dear man from Santa Cruz, my dear love. This affection I offer you . . . and so on