August 28, 200817 yr Things I know about a Tarantella: -A rapidly-paced piece in 6/8 with a dotted-quarter pickup. -Normally switches between major and minor modes for varying strains (see Tchaikovsky: Cappriccio Italien) -Is NOT a saltarello, which more often starts on the first beat of the bar. What I'm less sure on: -Recurring rhythms (if any) -Traditional form specifics -Phrasing If anyone can help me out, I'd be very grateful. I wrote a tarantella a few years back which was beautiful and dark and powerful, but it turned out to ... be ... a saltarello. (Woe is me!) Thanks in advance.
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