1. a lively Italian folk dance in triple time
Usage: music and dance
2. the music for this dance
Usage: music

Examples

• The dancers performed a traditional saltarello at the festival.
• She learned the steps to the saltarello from her grandmother.
• The composer wrote a beautiful saltarello for the ballet.
• The saltarello’s quick tempo made it challenging for beginners.
• Musicians played a lively saltarello during the celebration.
• The saltarello originated in central Italy during the Renaissance.