Johann Strauss, Jr.

Johann Strauss, Jr.
Tritsch-Tratsch Polka

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Strauss Jr.: Tritsch-Tratsch Polka

The Waltz

The waltz is a dance in 3/4 time that was very popular in Vienna, Austria in the 19th century. But the roots of the waltz go back to the German Dance of Mozart's day. After the waltz became popular on the dance floor, it moved onto the concert stage, the ballet stage and the opera stage.

Track list:
Johann Strauss Jr.: Artist’s Life
Johann Strauss Jr.: Anna Polka
Johann Strauss Jr.: Tales from the Vienna Woods
Johann Strauss Jr.: On the Beautiful Blue Danube
Johann Strauss Jr.: Emperor Waltz
Johann Strauss Jr.: Fledermaus Overture
Johann Strauss Jr.: Tritsch-Tratsch Polka

Classics for Kids Quiz

1. The waltz is a dance written in 3/4 time - that is, you can count 1-2-3 as you listen to it.

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2.In Vienna, huge halls that held 6,000 people were built for people to waltz in.

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3. After Vienna made the form so popular, waltzes were written for orchestras, the ballet and the opera.

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