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saltarello

Pronunciation: /ˌsaltəˈrɛləʊ/

Definition of saltarello

noun (plural saltarellos or saltarelli /-li/)

  • an energetic Italian or Spanish dance for one couple, characterized by leaps and skips.

Origin:

early 18th century: Italian salterello, Spanish saltarelo, based on Latin saltare 'to dance'

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