Zusammenfassung der Ressource
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Give one musical characteristic of a Waltz.
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3/4 time
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"um cha cha" chords
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rubato
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balanced phrasing
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slow harmonic rhythm
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graceful
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flowing
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fast tempo
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accent on 1st beat
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simple harmony
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Is which period of musical history was this piece written?
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classical period
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romantic period
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baroque
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21st century
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1920s
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19th century
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Where might this music be performed?
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Concert hall
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Royal Albert Hall
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Symphony Hall
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Waltzes could also be played on the piano in parlours at home as 'music' rather than to be danced to. Chopin composed many piano waltzes.
'True' or 'False'?
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Which city is most associated with waltzes?
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Which century did the waltz become most popular?
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19th century
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late 19th century
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18th century
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Name two composers associated with waltzes.
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Johann Strauss
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Strauss Junior
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Chopin
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Brahms
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Mozart
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Dyson
Frage 8
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Describe three common features of waltzes
Frage 9
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Why did some dances have an introduction in 4/4 time?
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what does the waltz look like?
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close embrace
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three step sequence - step forward or backward, a step to the side, and the step to close the feet together. These steps are repeated over and over, and the couples rotate around the dance floor.
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graceful and elegant feel
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tiptoe - small rises on the toes on the first step, then fall back on heels at the end of the third step.
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Does the dance typically have a fast tempo?