Tyrolienne

Triple time

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a time signature in which each measure has three beats

Time Signature

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A symbol placed at the left side of the staff indicating the meter of the composition. See time signature in Elements of a Mu…

Ternary form

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a three section form in which the first section A is repeated, often with some changes, after a middle section B, thus the fo…

Valse

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French

a simple triple time dance

Tap dance

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a dance form in which the performer taps out rhythms and patterns with his or her heels and toes while wearing special shoes…

Volta

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a quick dance in triple time in which the lady is lifted into the air during a quarter circle turn

Waltz

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a simple triple time dance; the dance generally has an introduction, a number of different melodies, before finishing with a…

Ballet

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a dance form, originally Italian, established at the French court in the sixteenth century, formal and courtly, originally da…