waltz

E., Walzer (val’-tstr), G. 1. A popular modern round dance in 3-4 time, perhaps of Bohemian origin. The speed and rhythm vary, the Landler, or German, being slow; the Vienna, or Schleif-walzer being quicker; the Zweitritt, deux-temps, or two-step, having but two steps to the measure. 2. A concert-piece in triple time, usually brilliant.