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17 Cards in this Set
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How is a waltz danced?
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Normally in pairs.
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When did the waltz become popular?
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Towards the end of the 18th century, first in Vienna and then in the 19th century throughout Europe.
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Where would you expect a waltz to be performed?
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Ballrooms.
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Name 3 important composers of waltz music.
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Strauss, Tchaikovsky and Chopin.
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Describe the tempo of a waltz.
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Medium tempo sometimes faster, strict time, graceful and elegant.
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What instrumental combinations normally play waltz?
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Normally orchestras. However there are many waltzes written for piano.
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What does rubato mean?
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Slowing down and speeding up thoughout a piece of music.
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What is the metre of a waltz?
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3/4 metre.
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Describe the accompaniment of a waltz.
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Um-cha-cha.
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Describe the phrasing of a waltz.
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Clear phrasing, often in four or eight bars in length with an emphasis on the first beat of the bar.
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Why does a waltz normally have an introduction?
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To grab peoples attention. Preparing to dance. FInd a partner.
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Describe the tonality of a waltz.
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Normally in a major key.
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Describe the harmonic progression of a waltz.
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Slow harmonic progression. E.g. the chords move slowly.
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Describe the dance steps required to dance to a waltz.
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Couples hold each other closely. Step-slide-step movements including whirling movements.
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What type of dress code would you expect to see in a ballroom?
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Formal evening dress and the women would wear a ball gown.
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Describe the typical orchestral set-up for a waltz to be performed.
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Strings, woodwind, percussion, including cymbals and snare drum.
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Describe the type of chords used in waltz compositions.
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Tonic-dominat harmony. Simple harmony.
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