TARANTELLA by Gioachino Rossini

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Channel: ahang1001 · 2015 · Music

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Gioachino Rossini
TARANTELLA
Performed by SHIRIN

The term tarantella groups a number of different folk dances characterized by a fast upbeat tempo, usually in 6/8 time (sometimes 18/8 or 4/4), accompanied by tambourines. It is among the most recognized of traditional Italian music. The specific dance name varies with every region, for instance tammuriata in Campania, pizzica in the Salento region, Sonu a ballu in Calabria. Tarantella is popular in Italy as well as in parts of Argentina.

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