: Unlike simple village melodies, these features utilize heavy trills, mordents, and rapid-fire arpeggios. The "staccato" bowing of the violin is a signature sound of the genre.

: Known for his "old-school" elegance and preservation of the Bucharest urban style.

: The lead is typically a violin or accordion, backed by a rhythmic section comprising a țambal (hammered dulcimer), double bass, and sometimes a guitar.

: A slower, more "hand-led" version that focuses on the nuance of the melody rather than raw speed.