The first arrangement is rarely found.
Pan Voyevoda 134, nocturne "Moonlight"—
| Vns I 'Cellos | >[ | 8. |
Cantabile melody given first to 'cellos alone (cf. [Ex. 7]).
The May Night, Act III B, C, D—
| Vns I + Vns II 'Cellos | >[ | 8. |
A forte melodic phrase.
f) Violoncellos and Double basses in octaves.
The bass is usually constructed in this manner. Examples of it are to be found everywhere. Sometimes the double bass part is simplified in comparison with the 'cello part.
Example: