The Waltz
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- Created on: 25-08-16 20:01
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- The Waltz
- Metre, Rhythm and Tempo
- 3/4 Time
- Um-cha-cha accompaniment
- Accented bass note on the 'um'
- Chords on the 'cha's
- The second beat is often anticipated
- Temp is fast (70 dotted minims per minute)
- Rubato is used
- Melody
- 4 bar balanced phrases
- Smooth and Flowing
- Structure
- Binary Form (AABB)
- Longer Waltzes are formed from sequences of waltzes joined together with an introduction.
- Instru-mentation
- Written for orchestra
- Written often for 19th Century ballets and operas.
- Written on piano for concert performances
- Key Facts
- Era of Origin : Late 18th Century
- Place of Origin : Vienna (Austria)
- Famous Composers : Struass, Tchaikovsky and Josef Lanner
- Dance Steps : Its a paired dance, with a ballroom hold. Couples circle the room in repeated sequences of three steps.
- Metre, Rhythm and Tempo
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