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tarantella

/ˌtær.ənˈtel.ə/

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noun

/ˌtær.ənˈtel.ə/C1formal
  • ruОживлённый, вихревой итальянский народный танец для двоих, обычно исполняемый в быстром размере 6/8, или музыка, написанная для этого танца.

A lively, whirling Italian folk dance for two people, typically performed in fast six-eight time, or the music composed for this dance.

  1. B2formal

    A lively, whirling Italian folk dance for two people, characterized by fast, spinning movements.

    ruТарантелла

    • The couple performed a spirited tarantella at the wedding.
    • She learned the tarantella during her trip to southern Italy.
    • The dance floor filled with couples dancing the tarantella.
  2. Music for the danceB2formal

    Music composed in 6/8 time, specifically written to accompany the tarantella dance.

    ruТарантелла

    • The orchestra played a lively tarantella for the festival.
    • He composed a tarantella for piano and violin.
    • The tarantella's fast tempo made everyone want to dance.
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