scherzo

Meanings

• noun

  A light, humorous musical composition, often in the form of a variation or a dance movement.

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Variants

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scherzi , scherzo , scherzos

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Etymology

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Italian word meaning 'joke' or 'prank'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scherzo' is derived from the Italian word 'scherzare,' which means 'to joke' or 'to make fun of.'

2. The scherzo movement is often the third movement in a classical symphony or sonata.

3. In some cases, a scherzo can be a standalone musical composition, such as Beethoven's 'Scherzo for Piano, Op. 20.'

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1. Variation: A musical form in which a theme is repeated and transformed in various ways.

2. Dance: A series of movements or steps to be performed to music.

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In classical music, particularly in the works of composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert, a scherzo is a lively, fast-paced musical movement that is typically contrasting in character to the preceding slow movement. It often employs sudden dynamic changes and unexpected shifts in rhythm and meter.

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3. mnemonics
   

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