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Rhythm
The three dominant elements in music are melody, harmony, and rhythm. We primarily dance to the rhythm, the pattern of accented beats that recurs through the piece and that gives it its musical character, the pulsation or throb that is felt under the melody or tune. In waltz, the rhythm is 123; 123; with a strong downbeat on the "1."
Glossary of Dance Terms
Description Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations from BallroomDancers.com Dance Dictionary from Webref