"Tarantella" is a lively piece from Prokofiev's "Music for Children," Op. 65, a collection of 12 easy piano pieces composed in 1934-1935. The tarantella is a traditional Italian folk dance characterized by a fast, upbeat tempo, often in 6/8 time. Prokofiev's interpretation captures the dance's energetic and playful spirit while maintaining his distinctive modern harmonic language. The piece is particularly popular among piano students for its technical accessibility and musical expressiveness.