The Sound of Cream in Coffee

In Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, the Arabian Dance recalls the sound of cream, swirling through coffee. If you ever wondered what this sounds like, just click the button below for an example.

The second act of the Nutcracker contains a series of dances, representing at the same time sweets and cultures: Sugar Plums, Hot Chocolate (Spanish), Coffee (Arabian), Tea (Chinese), Candy Canes (Russian), Marzipan (Danish), Ginger, and Cake Icing.