First Waltz (The)

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 Region    United States
 Genre/Style    Contest, Texas/Oklahoma
 Meter/Rhythm    Waltz/Valse/Vals
 Key/Tonic of    A
 Accidental    3 sharps
 Mode    Ionian (Major)
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 History    USA(Southwest)
 Structure    AA'BB'
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