Waltz
(noun)
- A ballroom dance in triple time, characterized by a strong accent on the first beat and a basic pattern of three steps and a hop.
- A piece of music for this dance.
Origin:
From the german word "walzen" meaning "to roll or to turn".
Examples:
- The couple danced the waltz gracefully across the floor.
- They took a waltz dance class to prepare for their wedding.
- The waltz music played as the dancers twirled around the room.
- She loved to waltz, it was her favorite dance.
- The band played a beautiful waltz for the newlyweds' first dance.