Song tempo & key

The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act I, Scene I. The Decoration of the Christmas Tree — London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn

“The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act I, Scene I. The Decoration of the Christmas Tree” by London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn (1972) has a measured tempo of 172.3 BPM and is in D major.

172BPM
D
D major · Camelot 10B
86.2 / 344.6
half / double time
4:16
length

What dance fits “The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act I, Scene I. The Decoration of the Christmas Tree”?

How to count it

At 172 BPM one beat lasts 348 milliseconds. In 4/4 that is 43.1 bars per minute; in 3/4 it is 57.4. Ballroom rhythm analysis suggests a Viennese waltz pattern (91% 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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