scherzo
Italian for musical joke
A scherzo is a lively, playful movement in a symphony or sonata, typically in quick triple time.
The term comes from Italian for "joke," reflecting its light, often humorous character.
Beethoven established the scherzo as a standard replacement for the more stately minuet in symphonic works.
In plural: scherzos or scherzi.
Extended composition for orchestra
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- movementChange in position
- trioGroup of three
minuet · finale · Beethoven · Chopin · Mendelssohn · Brahms · orchestra · classical
Humorous remark or act
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- prankPlayful trick on someone
- merrimentLighthearted fun together
- frolicLighthearted playful movement
romp · caper · whimsy · mischief · impish · sportive · lighthearted · jaunty
Having much vigor
- briskQuick and invigorating
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- spiritedFull of vim
exuberant · propulsive · driving · rhythmic · accented · syncopated · explosive · contrasting
symphony
Extended composition for orchestra
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- movementChange in position
trio · minuet · finale · Beethoven · Chopin · Mendelssohn · Brahms · orchestra · classical · composition
jest
Humorous remark or act
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- prankPlayful trick on someone
- merrimentLighthearted fun together
frolic · romp · caper · whimsy · mischief · impish · sportive · lighthearted · jaunty · sprightly
energetic
Having much vigor
spirited · exuberant · propulsive · driving · rhythmic · accented · syncopated · explosive · contrasting · buoyant
- musicmusic, song, songs, singing, singer
- classical musicBach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms
- compositionssymphony, concerto, sonata, suite, overture
- music typesaria, ballad, concerto, symphony, sonata
- musical piecesaria, cantata, concerto, etude, fugue
- worksmasterpieces, compositions, piece, pieces, work