Tarantella Napoletana is a traditional folk dance tune from southern Italy, long associated with the fast-spinning tarantella dance and festive street celebrations. The melody is in the public folk tradition rather than tied to a single composer, which is why countless folk ensembles perform their own versions, including the La Zanzara recording heard in this short excerpt. Online, the tune became a shorthand for anything Italian, from cooking videos to travel memes, because listeners recognize it within a second. Its speed and cheerful bounce keep it useful as a comic accent.