The tarantella is a fast-paced folk dance from Italy typically in 6/8 time, characterized by tambourines and varying names across regions. It remains one of the most recognized forms of traditional Italian music and has spread to parts of Argentina as well. The dance originated in Campania and the Salento region of Italy.

2. Tarantella
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.
Tarantella is popular in Ital as well as in parts of Argentina.

21. Apollon Mokritsky - Roma. Italian Women on the Terrace (Tarantella)

22. Hans Thoma - Farandola

23. Karol Marko – Tarantela

24. Tło dźwiękowe - „Tarantella Napolitana” by Gioachino Rossini
The illustrations - taken from accessible websites
The presentation was made by ​- Anna