waltz
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- noun
- /wɔlts/
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- The orchestra played a beautiful waltz as couples glided across the dance floor.
- played a waltz
- waltz music
- slow waltz
The genius is not the pianist who can perform Chopin's minute waltz in a minute or less, but rather Chopin who created the minute waltz.
- The genius is not the pianist who can perform Chopin's minute waltz in a minute or less, but rather Chopin who created the minute waltz.
- But we did play the Wicked Waltz, which is my new song that's kind of like the Monster Mash, but instead of all the monsters dancing, all the monsters have sex with each other.
Examples
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The first scratchy note of a Strauss waltz blares from the camp speakers.
Fiction book (1993) -
The saxophones started playing "The Anniversary Waltz" and everyone applauded as the couple glided by them around the hall.
Fiction book (1990) -
Let me sing you a waltz
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The music, a spectral waltz, was absolutely integral to my experience.
Academic text (2015) -
As they crossed the bridge over Antelope Draw, "Waltz Across Texas" came on the radio.
Fiction book (1993) -
Like most of his other works, the waltz is a sparkling celebration of festivity.
Fiction book (1999) -
Joe from Solitude wanted Jimmy O to play "The Tennessee Waltz," but Jimmy O had his own agenda.
Fiction book (2002) -
A chamber ensemble plays "The Merry Widow" waltz, which floats through empty halls.
Fiction book (1998) -
Scarlett hummed a waltz tune and danced around the room, holding the telegram against her heart.
Fiction book (1991) -
A palm-court string orchestra playing a sentimental waltz tune reminiscent of the 1920s or earlier.
Fiction book (1992)
How Danceable
Surface Forms
Etymology
Waltz for a piece of music also comes from German Walzer, the music made for that turning dance, so a musical waltz has a strong first beat and a 'rolling' feel that matches the dance.