Grape sherbet and "My Papa's Waltz" share a sense of nostalgia and warmth, evoking cherished memories of childhood. Both invoke sensory experiences—sherbet through its sweet, tangy flavor, and the poem through its rhythmic, whimsical language. Additionally, they both capture the complexities of familial relationships, blending joy with a hint of bittersweetness. Ultimately, they reflect moments of innocence and affection that resonate deeply with the reader or eater.
In "My Papa's Waltz," the poet Theodore Roethke personifies the whiskey on the father's breath as something that has "kidded" with the boy's ear. This personification suggests a playful and almost mischievous quality to the father's drinking.
THE NATIVE WALTZ: step, close, step (in place)
Dances similar to the waltz were first described in the 1500s, and were generally performed by peasantry. The waltz was introduced to European aristocrats in the 1700s, and the first known records of the dance being referred to as the waltz were written in the early 1770s.
It is a ballad that was originally performed by Ernie Birchill of the Wayne King Orchestra (mostly a waltz band) in 1931. It became pop music when recorded by Cass Elliot (The Mamas and the Papas) in 1968.
There are some cool waltz dances from many countries here are some examples: * Viennese Waltz * International Standard Waltz * American Style Waltz * Cross Step Waltz * Peruvian Waltz * Curacaon Waltz * Mexican Waltz * Canjun Waltz * Tango vals * Venezuelan waltz
"Flea Waltz" by Dmitri Shostakovich is characterized by its playful, whimsical nature and intricate rhythms. Similar pieces include "The Waltz of the Flowers" from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," which shares a lighthearted feel, and "Minuet in G Major" by Bach, with its elegant and dance-like quality. Additionally, pieces like "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin capture a lively spirit that resonates with the charm of "Flea Waltz."
The Viennese Waltz
you can waltz the floor
Marilyn Waltz's birth name is Marilyn Ardith Waltz.
The waltz was discovered in vienna. :)
The plural for the noun waltz is waltzes.
Normally the waltz is in 3/4 :)