The crossword solution for the term 'Strauss' is 'Levi'. Johann Strauss was an Austrian composer and conductor of the 19th century, known as the 'Waltz King'. He was born in Vienna in 1825 to a Jewish family, and his father was a famous musician. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music. He also wrote operettas and operas, and was a renowned conductor. His most famous works include The Blue Danube, Tales from the Vienna Woods, and On the Beautiful Blue Danube.