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Tarantella Definition & Meaning

tarantella
noun
  1. music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella
  2. a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons

"Tarantella" in song lyrics

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  • "sound file - the tarantella"
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  • "wedding tarantella"
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Frequently asked questions

What does tarantella mean?
music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons
What part of speech is tarantella?
Tarantella is a noun.
How many definitions does tarantella have?
Tarantella has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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