saltarello

noun

sal·​ta·​rel·​lo ˌsal-tə-ˈre-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce saltarello (audio)
ˌsäl-
plural saltarellos
: an Italian dance with a lively hop step beginning each measure

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from saltare to jump, from Latin

First Known Use

circa 1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saltarello was circa 1724

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“Saltarello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saltarello. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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