It begins as a declamatory recitative, with sustained string accompaniment. Poulenc rejects his previous lyricism, opting for a fragmentary, declamatory approach to the voice. This simple theme cadences, and is followed by a declamatory theme played by violins. It features static, syllabic, and declamatory text-setting with a limited harmonic and rhythmic vocabulary. As a result, it is less improvisational and declamatory than "recitativo secco", and more song-like. The chorus then enters singing in an accented and declamatory manner. This combination of declamatory and vocal command gave his singing a unique authority and brilliance. Declamatory triplets, spanning the bass register, are responded to in the accompaniment by sighing motifs. Narrow-ranged melodies and declamatory effects are common, as in the Northwest. His voice was loud, and he sang in a declamatory style. It's not uncommon now to hear the Puerto Rican declamatory exclamation "le-lo-lai" in salsa. The pace was considered too slow and the declamatory sections too long. His position against military coups is based on his strong belief in declamatory.