Often backed by a traditional orchestra (such as those led by Tudor Pană or Gheorghe Zamfir), using the violin and accordion to emphasize the "weeping" quality of the melody.

The repetition of "taci" (be quiet) serves as a command to the heart to stop "speaking" or feeling, as the memories of the beloved only bring suffering. Ion Dolanescu - Taci, Taci, Taci, Inima Mea

The lyrics often touch on the realization that the person once loved has proven to be unworthy or has moved on, leaving the narrator to deal with the lingering emotional echo. Often backed by a traditional orchestra (such as