Explore different examples of the most popular dance of Vienna, featuring works by Waldteufel, Johann Strauss, Jr. and Irwin Kostal.

Emile Waldteufel: The Skater's Waltz — You can discover a waltz by how it sounds and by listening for three beats. Can you hear groups of three beats in this waltz?

LISTEN — Emile Waldteufel: The Skater's Waltz

Johann Strauss Jr.: On the Beautiful Blue Danube — Maybe you've heard this waltz before. It's one of the most famous ever written by Johann Strauss Jr., inspired by the Danube River in Vienna.

LISTEN — Johann Strauss Jr.: On the Beautiful Blue Danube

Irwin Kostal: Laendler — This is an example of another popular dance from Austria, the Laendler. Does it sound similar to the waltz?

LISTEN — Irwin Kostal: Laendler

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