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| Question | Answer |
| what is the time signature of a waltz? | 3/4 |
| name a famous waltz and its composer | The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss |
| in which city did the waltz originate? | Vienna |
| Which chords are commonly used in waltzes? | primary chords (I, IV, V) |
| what is meant by a slow harmonic rhythm? | the chords are repeated for several bars and therefore change slowly. |
| What type of ensemble would have played in a Viennese ballroom? | symphony orchestra |
| name a composer who wrote lots of waltzes for piano | Chopin |
| What is the main characteristic of a waltz accompaniment? | um-cha-cha |
| describe the dance | mixed couples holding each other closely, move around ballroom in circles, three steps, graceful |
| what is the texture of most waltzes? | homophonic (melody and accompaniment) |
| Which is the strongest beat of the bar in a waltz? | first |
| when waltzes slow down and then speed up this is called... | rubato |
| Johann Strauss |
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