The Goldenrod Intricacy is a form of music used for entertainment originally devised by the elf Cacame Valleygold. The rules of the form are applied by composers to produce individual pieces of music which can be performed. The music is played on one to four efiva. The melody has short phrases throughout the form. Chords, seldom-used, are sparse -- intervals and single pitches are favored. It is performed without preference for a scale and in free rhythm. Throughout, when possible, composers and performers are to alternate tension and repose.