The answer is "B". These spirals were symbols for things like the sun or water.
The rate of speed at which a piece of music is played is its tempo.
im not actually sure, but my best guess would be the grass, because it appears to be in focus more, and the sky and water seem to be background. if that grass wasent meant to be the emphasis that it didnt have to be in the picture (im a photographer, but dont take my word for it, im only pretty sure im right)