noun
- plural of saltarello; lively Italian folk dances in triple time, or musical compositions in this style
Usage: music; dance
Examples
- The folk dance troupe performed several traditional saltarellos at the festival.
- Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony features saltarellos in its final movement.
- The musicians played energetic saltarellos that got everyone dancing.
- She studied the complex footwork required for authentic saltarellos.
- The concert program included both classical pieces and Italian saltarellos.