A study of Elliott Carter’s shorter instrumental compositions. Included are individual analytical essays on each of the six “Figments”; each of the five “Retracings”; each of the short piano pieces 90+ (1994), Two Diversions (1999), Retrouvailles (2000), Two Thoughts About the Piano (2005-06, including Intermittences and Caténaires), Tri-Tribute (2007-08, including Matribute, Fratribute, and Sistribute); the instrumental solos Shard (1997), 4 Lauds (1984/1999-2000, including Statement - Remembering Aaron, Riconoscenza per Goffredo Petrassi, Rhapsodic Musings, and Fantasy - Remembering Roger), Steep Steps (2001), HBHH (2007), and Mnemosyné (2011); the duos, trios, and quartets Two Fragments (1994/1999), Hiyoku (2001), Au Quai (2002), Call (2003), Elegy (1939, arr. 2007), Tre Duetti (2008-09), Trije Glasbeniki (2011), and Rigmarole (2011); and the ensemble pieces Sound Fields (2007), and Wind Rose (2008).