Waltz #2 (XO)
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"Waltz #2 (XO)" is one of Elliott Smith’s most acclaimed songs, known for its melancholic lyrics, waltz-like rhythm, and richly layered production on his album XO.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Waltz #2 (XO) canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6218995 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Waltz #2 (XO) Context triple: [Elliott Smith, notableSong, Waltz #2 (XO)]
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A.
Waltz
Waltz is a surname most prominently associated with Kenneth N. Waltz, a leading American political scientist known for his work in international relations theory.
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B.
Wallflower Waltz
Wallflower Waltz is a nostalgic, dance-inspired movement from Robert Russell Bennett’s Suite of Old American Dances that evokes the style and charm of early 20th-century American social dancing.
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C.
Take This Waltz
Take This Waltz is a 2011 Canadian romantic drama film, written and directed by Sarah Polley, that explores the complexities of marriage and desire through the story of a young woman torn between her husband and a new attraction.
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D.
Take This Waltz
"Take This Waltz" is a Leonard Cohen song, adapted from a Federico García Lorca poem, known for its waltz rhythm and poetic, melancholic lyrics.
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E.
Waltz of the 101st Lightborne
"Waltz of the 101st Lightborne" is a track by Joanna Newsom, known for its intricate lyrics and distinctive, harp-driven composition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Waltz #2 (XO) Target entity description: "Waltz #2 (XO)" is one of Elliott Smith’s most acclaimed songs, known for its melancholic lyrics, waltz-like rhythm, and richly layered production on his album XO.
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A.
Waltz
Waltz is a surname most prominently associated with Kenneth N. Waltz, a leading American political scientist known for his work in international relations theory.
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B.
Wallflower Waltz
Wallflower Waltz is a nostalgic, dance-inspired movement from Robert Russell Bennett’s Suite of Old American Dances that evokes the style and charm of early 20th-century American social dancing.
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C.
Take This Waltz
Take This Waltz is a 2011 Canadian romantic drama film, written and directed by Sarah Polley, that explores the complexities of marriage and desire through the story of a young woman torn between her husband and a new attraction.
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D.
Take This Waltz
"Take This Waltz" is a Leonard Cohen song, adapted from a Federico García Lorca poem, known for its waltz rhythm and poetic, melancholic lyrics.
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E.
Waltz of the 101st Lightborne
"Waltz of the 101st Lightborne" is a track by Joanna Newsom, known for its intricate lyrics and distinctive, harp-driven composition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | song ⓘ |
| album | XO ⓘ |
| artist | Elliott Smith ⓘ |
| composer | Elliott Smith ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| criticalReception |
often cited as one of Elliott Smith’s best songs
ⓘ
widely acclaimed by music critics ⓘ |
| genre |
alternative rock
ⓘ
baroque pop ⓘ indie rock ⓘ |
| hasForm | verse-chorus structure ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn | perception of Elliott Smith as a sophisticated arranger ⓘ |
| hasInstrumentation |
bass guitar
ⓘ
drums ⓘ guitars ⓘ piano ⓘ string section ⓘ vocals ⓘ |
| hasKey | C major (commonly cited) ⓘ |
| hasMood |
bittersweet
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dramatic ⓘ melancholic ⓘ |
| hasMusicalMeter | 3/4 time ⓘ |
| hasNotableCharacteristic |
dynamic shifts between quiet verses and louder choruses
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emotional vocal delivery ⓘ introspective narrative lyrics ⓘ melancholic lyrics ⓘ piano-driven arrangement ⓘ prominent vocal harmonies ⓘ richly layered production ⓘ use of strings in arrangement ⓘ |
| hasRhythmStyle | waltz-like rhythm ⓘ |
| hasSubjectMatter |
alcohol use
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emotional conflict ⓘ family relationships ⓘ romantic tension ⓘ |
| includedIn | Elliott Smith live setlists ⓘ |
| isTitleTrackReference | XO ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricist | Elliott Smith ⓘ |
| partOf |
discography of Elliott Smith
ⓘ
late 1990s indie rock canon ⓘ |
| performer | Elliott Smith ⓘ |
| recordedBy | Elliott Smith ⓘ |
| tempo | moderate ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Waltz #2 (XO) Description of subject: "Waltz #2 (XO)" is one of Elliott Smith’s most acclaimed songs, known for its melancholic lyrics, waltz-like rhythm, and richly layered production on his album XO.
Referenced by (3)
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