Vals
Example: De pianist speelde een vals akkoord tijdens het concert.
Definition
"Vals" in music describes a sound or note that is out of tune or incorrect, such as when a pianist plays a "vals" chord during a concert, meaning the chord does not match the expected pitch or harmony.
Etymology
The Dutch word "vals" originates from Old Dutch and Middle Dutch, meaning 'false' or 'deceitful.' It evolved to describe something incorrect or out of place, including musical notes that are 'false' or off-pitch. Did you know? The word is related to the English word 'false' and both share a common Germanic root.
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"Vals" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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