Meaning of the word tarantella in English

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tarantella

US /ˌter.ənˈtel.ə/
UK /ˌtær.ənˈtel.ə/
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Noun

a rapid, whirling southern Italian dance, traditionally said to be a remedy for the bite of a tarantula spider

Example:
The dancers performed a lively tarantella.
The music for the tarantella is typically fast-paced.