How is a waltz different than other music.?

Answer 1

The waltz has a 3/4 time signature. Most other music has a 4/4 time signature. That means that the waltz has three beats to a measure as opposed to four beats in a measure. a waltz is like ONE-two-three. You kind of emphasize the first beat. other music is one-two-three-four. with an equal emphasis on all beats. Hope that was helpful.

Answer 2

Most musical styles are counted in a 4/4 rhythm which means that there are 4 beats in each measure. The waltz, however, is counted in a 3/4 rhythm, causing there to be only 3 beats in each measure. This causes the rhythm of the song and the accent beats to sound differently in waltz than in other types of music.

Answer 3

Waltz: from the old German word walzen to roll, turn, or to glide.

Waltz: a ballroom dance in 3/4 time with strong accent on the first beat and a basic pattern of step-step-close.

Waltz: to move or glide in a lively or conspicuous manner (to advance easily and successfully).

Waltz: a dance born in the suburbs of Vienna and in the alpine region of Austria. As early as the seventeenth century, waltzes were played in the ballrooms of the Hapsburg court. The weller, or turning dances, were danced by peasants in Austria and Bavaria even before that time. Many of the familiar waltz tunes can be traced back to simple peasant yodeling melodies.

During the middle of the eighteenth century, the allemande form of the waltz was very popular in France. Originally danced as one of the figures in the contredanse, with arms intertwining at shoulder level, it soon became an independent dance and the close-hold was introduced. By the end of the eighteenth century, this old Austrian peasant dance had been accepted by high society, and three-quarter rhythm was here to stay.

However popular the waltz, opposition was not lacking. Dancing masters saw the waltz as a threat to the profession. The basic steps of the waltz could be learned in relatively short time, whereas, the minuet and other court dances required considerable practice, not only to learn the many complex figures, but also to develop suitable postures and deportment.

The waltz was also criticized on moral grounds by those opposed to its closer hold and rapid turning movements. Religious leaders almost unanimously regarded it as vulgar and sinful. Continental court circles held out obstinately against the waltz. In England, (a land of strict morals), the waltz was accepted even more slowly.

Answer 4

Each type of music is differentiated by the counts, and the accent. In a waltz, the accent is on the first beat, and it's a three count, so what you move to is: ONE two three, ONE two three. Viennese waltzes are probably the easiest to begin with, as the beat is very strong and easy to follow.

Answer 5

every measure in a waltz is in 3 beats as apposed to the normal 4 beat timing.

Answer 6

it's in 3/4 time

Answer 7

its in 3/4 time ~

Answer 8

It is due to the beat timing being 4:4:2 and the way that you dance it.

Answer 9

Its spelt different....and its rubbish.

Not like Jazz. Thats cool coz it sounds like something rude.

Answer 10

the first letter is upside down