waltz
What? A romantic paired dance in triple time (3/4)
Where? Vienna, Austria. When? Romantic period, 1800s Who? Johann Strauss I, Johan Strauss II. Tempo? Fast 180bpm. Tempo Rubato. Rhythm3/4. Strong accent on first beat. Slightly anticipated 2nd beat. Um Cha-cha rhythm. Instruments Romantic orchestra. strings, brass, woodwind, Timpani / percussion. The Dance Close hold, paired, rise and fall, rotating. Venue / Location - Ballroom. Structure Strauss II wrote long waltz pieces with five or more melodies. Each one in binary or ternary form. AoS3 Waltz - Traded Tips Tempo - Fast. 160-180bpm. Tempo Rubato. Rhythm - Um cha cha. Second beat anticipated. Articulation - Strong accent on first beat of bar. Dynamics - Full range of dynamics. Expression - Romantic, legato melodies, Rubato. Devices - Long introductions to prepare dancers. Texture - Melody with accompaniment. Instruments - Full Romantic Orchestra. Also written for piano. Pitch - Smooth melodies, not usually large leaps. Structure - Often contain multiple melodies: ABCDE etc Other...Vienna, Paired Dance, Close Hold. Strauss |
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