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 to the melody on the string's; he also combines the low notes of the flute very effectively with the violas. He frequently gives the flute chromatic passages like this from the Fourth Symphony, and he, Fourth Symphony. often allots it little groups of five or six rapidly descending semi-tones. Probably the best-known flute passages in his works are the charming "Danse des Mirlitons" for three flutes, and the very remarkable and outstanding solo flute passage in the "Danse Chinoise" (Casse-Noisette Suite).

, Casse-Noisette Suite, Danse des Mirlitons.

, ib. Danse Chinoise.