Waltz

Musical Form

A dance in 3/4 time with a strong first beat, or music composed in this style.

More Musical Form Terms

A composition where a melody is imitated by one or more voices at fixed intervals, like 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat'.

A concluding passage that brings a piece to a satisfying end, often marked with a coda symbol (𝄌).

A short composition designed to develop a specific technical skill or musical ability.

A complex contrapuntal composition where a theme is introduced and developed through imitation in multiple voices.

A dramatic work combining singing, orchestral music, acting, and often dance.

A composition for one or two instruments, typically in three or four movements.