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Chopsticks

proper nounattested in dialogue

A simple waltz, written in 1877 by Arthur de Lulli, that serves as a two-finger exercise for beginner piano players.

proper noun

  1. 1

    A simple waltz, written in 1877 by Arthur de Lulli, that serves as a two-finger exercise for beginner piano players.

Etymology

Originally called The Celebrated Chop Waltz, because of the chopping motion of the fingers on the keys.

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