- 1. n. A rapid and delirious sort of Neapolitan dance in 6-8 time, which moves in whirling triplets; -- so called from a popular notion of its being a remedy against the poisonous bite of the tarantula. Some derive its name from Taranto in Apulia. Source: opted
- 2. n. Music suited to such a dance. Source: opted
- 3. n. music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella Source: wordnet
- 4. n. a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons Source: wordnet
- 5. (a) A rapid and delirious sort of Neapolitan dance in 6-8 time, which moves in whirling triplets; -- so called from a popular notion of its being a remedy against the poisonous bite of the tarantula. Some derive its name from Taranto in Apulia. (b) Music suited to such a dance. Source: webster
- 6. n. music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella n. a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons Source: ecdict
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