Dances of Moldova region, Romania (L*) - Folkdance Footnotes
The piece is often played in a , common to many high-energy Romanian group dances. In Oltenia, dances like the Simianca are frequently accompanied by strigături —rhythmic chants or shouts that lead the dance by announcing figure changes or providing humorous and satirical commentary. Steps for Preparation
: Historically recorded as a bagpipe piece, its sound is defined by the sharp, continuous melodic lines and rhythmic "drone" of the cimpoi .