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CIDE DICTIONARY
siciliano, n. [It., Sicilian.].
A Sicilian dance, resembling the pastorale, set to a rather slow and graceful melody in 12-8 or 6-8 measure; also, the music to the dance. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
siciliano, n. (pl. -os) (also siciliana) a dance, song, or instrumental piece in 6/8 or 12/8 time, often in a minor key, and evoking a pastoral mood.
Etymology
It., = Sicilian
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