The quartet of strings (pizzicato), reinforced occasionally by the harp and piano, may, in certain cases constitute a particular kind of tutti, which can only attain any great degree of strength by support from the wood-wind. Without this support it is of medium power, though still fairly brilliant in quality.

Examples:

No. 216. Snegourotchka, before 128; cf. also 153 and before 305.

* No. 217. Russian Easter FÊte K; cf. also U and V.

* Spanish Capriccio A, C, before S, before P; cf. also O (Ex. 56).

Mlada, Act II 15.

* Sadko: 220 (cf. Ex. 295).

* Legend of Kitesh 101.

* No. 218. The May Night, Act I, The Mayor's Song—combination of strings, arco and pizz.