What does tarantelle mean?
Definitions for tarantelle
taran·telle
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Princeton's WordNet
tarantella, tarantellenoun
a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons
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tarantelle
A tarantelle is a rapid, whirling Italian folk dance originating in the region of Taranto. It is typically in a fast 6/8 time and was said to be inspired by the frenzied behavior of someone bitten by a tarantula spider. It is also synonymous with a piece of music written in the rhythm of this dance.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tarantelle in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tarantelle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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