Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A melancholic piano waltz in C-sharp minor featuring a slow dark theme alternating with faster light sections and running 16th notes.
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Moods: melancholy, nostalgic, reflective
Traditions: classical piano, romantic
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.
Vocal style: instrumental.
Where this sits in Frédéric Chopin's catalog
We have 48 songs from Frédéric Chopin in the library. Of those, 19 are rated Safe, 19 Moderate, and 10 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 6.4, making it the #45 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2" by Frédéric Chopin?
"Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2" by Frédéric Chopin rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2" — what is its dynamic range?
"Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2" best for?
In our library "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
What is the emotional mood of "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2"?
We tag "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2" as melancholy, nostalgic, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Should I listen to "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Waltz in C Sharp Minor Op. 64 No. 2" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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