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Valse vs. Waltz — What's the Difference?

Valse vs. Waltz — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Valse and Waltz

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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
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Waltz

A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.

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.

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

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