Waltz

(Ger. Wal's er; Fr. valse; It valzer.) A round dance in 3-4 time, and, ia tempo varying from slow to moderately fast,—from the primitive. Landler and ordinary German waltz up to the sprightlier ¢rais-temps (ordinary waltz) and deux-temps (rapid waltz).. The steps of these waltzes vary thus: - RKobkln kr 3 Slow German rere lere. Onttanty Waltz) or 1 pb] L aaatans lag b gpl bWiener Walzer) 42 PC eIF Quick waltz) JL bigs Geux-temps, ‘Zweitritt) ae PIE e The origin of the waltz is variously ascribed to Bohemia, Germany (Léndfer), and France (volfe)... Walts is also the ‘title of numerous effective instrumental pieces in triple time, but not meant for dance-music... Walts-song, a song in waltz-rhythm.