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tar·an·tel·la (t

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1. A lively, whirling southern Italian dance once thought to be a remedy for tarantism.

2. The music for this dance, in 6/8 time.

[Italian, after Taranto.]

tarantella [ˌtærənˈtɛlə]

1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a peasant dance from S Italy

2. (Music, other) a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance, in fast six-eight time

[from Italian, from Taranto Taranto; associated with tarantism]

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	tarantella - music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella dance music - music to dance to
	2.	tarantella - a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons tarantelle social dancing - dancing as part of a social occasion

Translations

tarantella [ˌtærənˈtelə] N → tarantela f

tarantella

n → Tarantella f

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