Example XXII. Graun, Rodelinda, Act 1, scene 9. Richard Kramer (1973, 30) notes that two manuscript copies—Berlin, StPK, Mus. MS. Graun 8204; Paris, Bibliotèque Nationale, fonds du cons. Ms. D5009—give the first note as an F.
| Rodelinda: | Rodelinda: |
| Sposo, Figlio, | Spouse, son, |
| Metà de’ miei sospiri; | Halves of my sighs; |
| Grimoaldo crudel. | cruel Grimoaldo. |