Among the role's highlights is a solo (to pizzicato strings) filled with many quick intricate steps on point.

A short introduction by two clarinets leads into a singing solo part over pizzicato strings.

The piccolo is featured in this section, with a lyrical solo over pizzicato strings.

In act 2, Giovanni is seen to play the mandolin, accompanied by pizzicato strings.

In the middle of this section, there is an oboe solo accompanied by pizzicato strings.

Soon, the second theme is introduced, in 7/8 time, with the piano accompanied by balalaika-like pizzicato strings.

In fact, this dialogue between pizzicato strings, horn and woodwinds is central to the texture of the whole Trio section.

Harp chords add great resonance to pizzicato strings.

Movements 1, 2 and 4 begin with pizzicato strings, hence the nickname Pizzicato.

Tchaikovsky's Symphony no 4 has a whole scherzo movement for pizzicato strings.