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 of this lower register, and frequently made use of it. The words "Spotted snakes" have a curious triplet accompaniment for two flutes in unison on the low D, Midsummer Night's Dream, Scherzo. and E, and at the words "Beetles black approach not near" they shake on the low C♮ and E respectively with thrilling effect. In the Nocturne we find most charming , Midsummer Night's Dream, Nocturne. writing for the flutes; notice the effective shakes. Mendelssohn is continually giving delicate little trills to the flutese.g., the scherzo in his "Reformation"