'Saltarello' definitions:

Definition of 'Saltarello'

From: GCIDE
  • Saltarello \Sal`ta*rel"lo\, n. [It., fr. L. saltare to jump.] A popular Italian dance in quick 3-4 or 6-8 time, running mostly in triplets, but with a hop step at the beginning of each measure. See Tarantella. [1913 Webster]