Gillock, William : A Music Box Waltz
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Genre:waltz
Total Playing Time:0 min 50 sec
Copyright:Under Copyright Protection
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Author : Kumamoto, Ryohei
Last Updated: March 4, 2025
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Author : Kumamoto, Ryohei
It is in ternary form.
- A [a (measures 1-8)] *with repeat
- B [b (measures 9-16) + b1 (measures 17-24)]
- A1 [a1 (measures 25-31) + a2 (measures 32-46)]
The key is C major. As the title suggests, playing the right hand an octave higher creates a music box-like nuance. Observing the left-hand accompaniment, the dominant functions as a pedal point, which further emphasizes the horizontal flow within the phrasing.
In contrast to the smooth nuance of the A section, the B section features a melodic line played with staccato thirds (double stops), and the increased number of rests contributes to a more rhythmic character. The theme reappears from measure 25, slightly varied to include eighth-note triplets. These triplets are not trills, so care should be taken with their note values during performance.