How many time does the character death tune his violin in danse macabre?

In "Danse Macabre" by Camille Saint-Saëns, the character Death is depicted as tuning his violin only once. This action symbolizes the beginning of the dance of the dead, as he plays to summon the spirits of the deceased to rise and join in the macabre celebration. The moment is both haunting and pivotal, setting the tone for the entire piece.