Here's another video that I like very much. It's in a format that seems typical of gypsy music and of much other music, from Brahms to 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco.' And that is the format called 'song and dance.' There is a slow, soulful first part (the song) followed by a jolly dance part.

I picture a man standing before the flickering campfire, bemoaning his fate at length. Suddenly a number of pretty girls bounce in, crying 'enough!' and dancing away. Another piece that does this is the so-called Anniversary Waltz.

I admit that that contrast is less noticeable in 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco,' but it's still the same form.

The dance part of the cimbolom piece has a most unusual rhythm. A fascinating rhythem. Don't tell me what it is. I want to remain mystified.

I'm going to put the link in the next post.