"Chopsticks" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Originally called The Celebrated Chop Waltz, because of the chopping motion of the fingers on the keys. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Chopsticks
  1. (music) A simple waltz, written in 1877 by Arthur de Lulli, that serves as a two-finger exercise for beginner piano players. Wikipedia link: Chopsticks (music) Categories (topical): Artistic works, Music Translations (the music): Bife [masculine] (Portuguese)

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