Waltzes. Musical compositions.
Subject
Subject Source: Other Source
Scope Note: Pieces of music composed to accompany a waltz (a dance in triple time performed by a couple, who turn rhythmically round and round as they progress around the dance floor). Source: 'Concise Oxford English dictionary', 11th edition (Oxford, 2004).; also, pieces of music written for or in the style of this dance. Source: 'Concise Oxford English dictionary', 11th edition (Oxford, 2004).
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Music book compiled by J Crichton Donaldson.
Item
Identifier: MS.22170
Scope and Contents
The signature of J Crichton Donaldson has been written on the pastedowns inside both front and back covers and at folio 55.The music book was begun in 1853 and continued until at least 20 September 1855 and contains a large number of tunes, numbered to 1080 (folio 97 verso), followed by more, unnumbered, tunes. They consist chiefly of dances, together with several military marches, some songs, sets of variations and a few original solos requiring a more developed technique and...
Dates:
1853-[1855, or after].