Neapolitan
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Neapolitan may refer to:
- Neapolitan, of or pertaining to the city of Naples, Italy and sometimes its wider DuchyDuchy of NaplesThe Duchy of Naples began as a Byzantine province that was constituted in the seventh century, in the reduced coastal lands that the Lombards had not conquered during their invasion of Italy in the sixth century...
or Province of NaplesProvince of NaplesThe Province of Naples is a province in the Campania region of Italy. Its capital city is Naples, within the province there are 92 Comuni of the Province of Naples.-Demographics:...
- Previously a nationality, during the time of the Kingdom of NaplesKingdom of NaplesThe Kingdom of Naples, comprising the southern part of the Italian peninsula, was the remainder of the old Kingdom of Sicily after secession of the island of Sicily as a result of the Sicilian Vespers rebellion of 1282. Known to contemporaries as the Kingdom of Sicily, it is dubbed Kingdom of...
or the Neapolitan RepublicNeapolitan RepublicNeapolitan Republic can refer to two different rebellions of Naples and its neighbourhood against the Spanish rule:* the Neapolitan Republic of 1647.* the Neapolitan Republic of 1799....
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- Previously a nationality, during the time of the Kingdom of Naples
- Neapolitan cuisineNeapolitan cuisineNeapolitan cuisine has ancient historical roots that date back to the Greco-Roman period, which was enriched over the centuries by the influence of the different cultures that controlled Naples and its kingdoms, such as that of Aragon and France...
- Neapolitan languageNeapolitan languageNeapolitan is the language of the city and region of Naples , and Campania. On October 14, 2008 a law by the Region of Campania stated that the Neapolitan language had to be protected....
, a language of Naples and environs in southern Italy - Neapolitan horseNeapolitan horseThe Neapolitan Horse, , Neapolitano or Napolitano, is a horse breed that originated in the plains between Naples and Caserta, in the Campania region of Italy, but which may have been bred throughout the Kingdom of Naples. The Neapolitan horse was frequently mentioned in literature from the 16th to...
, an extinct horse breed formerly bred in Naples - Neapolitan ice creamNeapolitan ice creamNeapolitan ice cream is made up of blocks of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream side by side in the same container ....
, a mixture of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream side-by-side in the same container - Neapolitan schoolNeapolitan SchoolIn music history, the Neapolitan School is a group, associated with opera, of 18th century composers who studied or worked in Naples, Italy. The best known of which is Alessandro Scarlatti, with whom, "modern opera begins"....
, of music - Neapolitan chordNeapolitan chordIn music theory, a Neapolitan chord is a major chord built on the lowered second scale degree. It most commonly occurs in first inversion so that it is notated either as II6 or N6 and normally referred to as a Neapolitan sixth chord...
(also known as Neapolitan sixth), in music, is the first inversion of a major chord built on the lowered second (supertonic) scale degree - Neapolitan scaleNeapolitan scaleIn music, the major Neapolitan scale and the minor Neapolitan scale are two musical scales, one minor, one major.The sequence of scale steps Neapolitan minor is as follows: 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 7 8 A Bb C D E F G# A [ h w w w h A h...
- Neapolitan MastiffNeapolitan MastiffThe Neapolitan Mastiff, Italian Mastiff, is a large, ancient dog breed. This massive breed is often used as a guard and defender of family and property due to their protective instincts and their fearsome appearance....
, a large, ancient breed of dog - Neapolitan music, music of NaplesMusic of NaplesNaples has played an important and vibrant role over the centuries not just in the music of Italy, but in the general history of western European musical traditions. This influence extends from the early music conservatories in the 16th century through the music of Alessandro Scarlatti during the...
- Neapolitan piastraNeapolitan piastraThe piastra was the most common silver coin of the mainland Kingdom of Sicily, also known as the Kingdom of Naples. In order to distinguish it from the piastra issued on the island of Sicily, it is referred to as the "Neapolitan piastra" as opposed to the "Sicilian piastra". These two piastra were...
, a currency of the mainland part of the former Kingdom of the Two Sicilies - Neapolitan sauceNeapolitan sauceNeapolitan sauce is the collective name given to various basic tomato-based sauces derived from Italian cuisine, often served over pasta and then sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese. Most recipes contain garlic and onions...
, a basic tomato-based sauce derived from Italian cuisine - Neapolitan ragùNeapolitan ragùNeapolitan ragù is one of the two most famous varieties of meat sauces called ragù...
- Neapolitan song, Canzone NapoletanaCanzone NapoletanaCanzone Napoletana, sometimes referred to as Neapolitan song, is a generic term for a traditional form of music sung in the Neapolitan language, ordinarily for the male voice singing solo, although well-represented by female soloists as well, and expressed in familiar genres such as the lover's...
- Neapolitan pizza, a variety of pizzaPizzaPizza is an oven-baked, flat, disc-shaped bread typically topped with a tomato sauce, cheese and various toppings.Originating in Italy, from the Neapolitan cuisine, the dish has become popular in many parts of the world. An establishment that makes and sells pizzas is called a "pizzeria"...
made according to strict rules - Neapolitan WarNeapolitan WarThe Neapolitan War was a conflict between the Napoleonic Kingdom of Naples and the Austrian Empire. It started on 15 March 1815 when Joachim Murat declared war on Austria and ended on 20 May 1815 with the signing of the Treaty of Casalanza...
- NaporitanNaporitanNaporitan or Napolitan is the name of a pasta dish, which is popular in Japan. The dish consists of spaghetti, tomato ketchup or a tomato-based sauce, onion, button mushrooms, green peppers, sausage, bacon and Tabasco sauce. Naporitan is claimed to be from Yokohama...
, the name of a pasta dish, which is popular in Japan