This is the 1895th most frequent German word.
walz
"Walz" in German refers to a "roll" or "rolling," and in certain contexts, it can mean the traditional journeyman's travels ("Wanderschaft").
Here, 'Walz' refers to the traditional journey or travel of craftspeople for work.
Die Walz ist für Handwerksgesellen eine Tradition.
The journeyman's journey is a tradition for craftsmen.
In this sentence, 'walzt' is the verb meaning 'to roll out flat', here related to preparing dough.
Er walzt den Teig für das Brot aus.
He rolls out the dough for the bread.
'Walz' here is a proper noun—a chosen stage name by the musician.