Song tempo & key

The Nutcracker: Act II. Scene II: The Kingdom of Sweets — London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn

“The Nutcracker: Act II. Scene II: The Kingdom of Sweets” by London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn (1972) has a measured tempo of 136.1 BPM and is in E major.

136BPM
E
E major · Camelot 12B
68.0 / 272.2
half / double time
4:30
length

What dance fits “The Nutcracker: Act II. Scene II: The Kingdom of Sweets”?

How to count it

At 136 BPM one beat lasts 441 milliseconds. In 4/4 that is 34.0 bars per minute; in 3/4 it is 45.4. Ballroom rhythm analysis suggests a Viennese waltz pattern (64% confidence).

Audio profile

Danceability (model)
Low (98% confidence)
Party mood
No
Relaxed
No
Vocals
Instrumental
Tags
classical, ballet
Release
The Nutcracker: Complete Ballet

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Sleeping Beauty, op. 66: Act II "The Vision": No. 17. Panorama (Andantino)London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn120G majorBallet1974
Sleeping Beauty, op. 66: Act II "The Vision": No. 18. Entr'acteLondon Symphony Orchestra, André Previn114C majorBallet1974
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