Waltz Flashcards
Where does the waltz originate from?
Vienna, Austria
What time signature is a waltz commonly in?
3/4
How fast is a Viennese waltz?
70 dotted minim beats (or bars) per minute.
Describe the chord progressions in a waltz
They are simple and don’t change much.
What chords are commonly used in a waltz?
I, IV and V
What is the speed of chord changes called?
Harmonic rhythm.
Describe the harmonic rhythm of a waltz
Slow harmonic rhythm.
How do composers spice up their tunes?
They use appoggiaturas and chromatic notes
What is the waltz danced in?
The ballroom hold. Also called the closed position.
Describe what the dancers do
Their feet move in different directions on the first two beats but they meet on the final beat of the bar.
On which beat of the bar is the bass note accented?
The first beat.
In the Viennese waltz, which beat is often anticipated?
The second beat.
What dynamic/s does the melody of a waltz often have?
Legato: smooth and flowing
What is binary form?
AABB
Aside from the ballroom, what else was the waltz commonly used for?
19-century ballets and operas.
They were also written for piano, intended for concert performance.
