Urgent and serious, reflecting Paul's alarm at immorality within the church, with a unison melody that evolves into complex harmonies symbolizing the unity and complexity of church discipline.
Somber and reflective, emphasizing the need for collective mourning and repentance, using minor keys and dissonant chords to symbolize sorrow and the seriousness of confronting sin.
Dense and dissonant textures clear up, symbolizing the removal of malice and evil, warning against the corrupting influence of sin and emphasizing purification.
Triumphant and uplifting, conveying renewal and spiritual rebirth, with major-key resolutions and harmonies that emphasize the joy of living in Christ's purity.