Music Arranger: Meng-Ling Chuang

This song is actually more appropriately titled "Annen Polka Op 117," a polka composed by Johann Strauss.

It was composed in 1852. His father also composed a polka with the same name. The music adopts a complex ternary form with introduction and coda.

Due to the frequent recurrence of the main theme, the piece also features characteristics of a rondo.

After a four-bar introduction, the main theme of the music follows: with a rhythmic pattern of alternating tightness and looseness, the piece is filled with agile vitality and lively cheerfulness.

Following this is a melody crafted from short, ornate appoggiaturas and lively leaps, imbuing the music with a cheerful and humorous color. After a connecting phrase of four bars, the main theme is reprised.

The second part of the piece is a binary form composed of two new musical materials, differing in musical character.

Then, the first part of the piece is reprised; finally, it concludes with a light-hearted and enthusiastic coda.

Polka is a folk dance music originating from Bohemia in the mid-19th century.

Primarily danced by couples, its basic steps consist of two walking steps and one hopping step, characterized by fast-paced, lively rhythms, in duple meter, often with a slight pause on the second beat's offbeat. Popularized across Europe in the mid-19th century, it later spread to Europe and America.

In fact, initially, I was considering composing the magnificent and lively "Blue Danube," or the lively and vivacious "Annen Polka"; waltz versus polka.

Perhaps it was the excitement of almost getting my hands on the N40, or maybe it was the sheer joy of anticipating the long-awaited treasure about to arrive, but ultimately I chose "Annen Polka Op 117."

The challenging aspect of this piece is probably the abundance of notes and numerous legato passages!!! Often, I thought I had arranged it well, but upon listening, I found the deviations to be quite significant. Fortunately, the final result was delightful! I hope this piece brings you a sense of lightness, joy, and pleasure.

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Meng-Ling Chuang
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(中文原文)
編曲者：Meng Ling, Chuang
這首歌其實更應該是叫做 : 「安娜」的波卡舞曲(Annen Polka Op 117)，是Johann Strauss所作的舞曲。

作於1852年。其父亦作有一首同名波爾卡。 樂曲採用帶引子和結尾的複三部曲式。

由於主要主題出現次數較多，因此樂曲還帶有迴旋曲式的特點。

在四小節的引子之後，是樂曲的主要主題：採用先緊後松的節奏，使樂曲充滿了輕巧的活力和活潑歡快的情緒。

隨後是由短促華麗的倚音和生動活潑的跳進音程寫成的旋律，音樂情緒具有歡快而又詼諧的色彩經過四小節的連接句之後，再現主要主題。

樂曲的第二部分是採用兩個新的音樂素材寫成的二部曲式，音樂性格有所不同。

然後，樂曲再現第一部分；最後以輕鬆而熱烈的結尾終曲。
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波卡舞曲（Polka）是捷克的一種民間舞蹈音樂，源於19世紀中期的波希米亞。

以男女對舞為主；基本動作由兩個踏步和一個跳踏步組成，其音樂特點是節奏快速、活潑，二拍子，在第二拍的後半拍上常稍作頓挫。19世紀中葉風行於全歐洲，後在歐美等地流行。

其實最初，我是在想要編寫華麗明快的《藍色多瑙河》，還是生動活潑的《安娜波卡》；圓舞曲v.s波卡舞曲。
也許是快要拿到N40的興奮，也可能是期待已久的寶貝即將入懷心情實在是太過愉悅，
最後還是選擇了 《Annen Polka Op 117》。

這首曲子難的地方，大概是音符太多以及連音也不少!!!
時常自己以為編好了，但是一試聽就發現那偏差的有點嚴重。
好在最後的成果是喜人的!
希望這首曲子也能帶給你輕快、歡樂、愉悅的感受。

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Meng Ling, Chuang
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