Valse vs. Waltz — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Valse and Waltz
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Definitions
Valse➦
Archaic form of waltz
Waltz➦
The music for this dance.
Valse➦
Archaic form of waltz
Waltz➦
The waltz (from German Walzer [ˈvalt͡sɐ̯]), meaning "to roll or revolve", is a ballroom and folk dance, normally in triple time, performed primarily in closed position.
Valse➦
A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
Waltz➦
A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.
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Waltz➦
An instrumental or vocal composition in triple time.
Waltz➦
(Informal) Something that presents no difficulties and can be accomplished with little effort.
Waltz➦
To dance the waltz.
Waltz➦
(Informal) To move with self-assuredness or indifference
Always waltzes into the office 30 minutes late.
Waltz➦
(Informal) To accomplish a task, chore, or assignment with little effort
Waltzed through the exams.
Waltz➦
To dance the waltz with.
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Waltz➦
(Informal) To lead or force to move in a self-assured or purposeful manner; march
Waltzed them into the principal's office.
Waltz➦
A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
Waltz➦
A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).
Waltz➦
(informal) A simple task.
Waltz➦
To dance the waltz (with).
They waltzed for twenty-one hours and seventeen minutes straight, setting a record.
While waltzing her around the room, he stepped on her toes only once.
Waltz➦
To move briskly and unhesitatingly, especially in an inappropriately casual manner, or when unannounced or uninvited.
He waltzed into the room like he owned the place.
You can't just waltz him in here without documentation!
Waltz➦
(informal) To accomplish a task with little effort.
Don't worry about the interview — you'll waltz it.
Waltz➦
(transitive) To move with fanfare.
Waltz➦
A dance performed by two persons in circular figures with a whirling motion; also, a piece of music composed in triple measure for this kind of dance.
Waltz➦
To dance a waltz.
Waltz➦
An assured victory (especially in an election)
Waltz➦
Music composed in triple time for waltzing
Waltz➦
A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
Waltz➦
Dance a waltz
