scherzo
scher·zo
noun \ˈskert-(ˌ)sō\ plural scherzos or scher·zi\-(ˌ)sē\
Definition of SCHERZO
: a sprightly humorous instrumental musical composition or movement commonly in quick triple time
See Origin of SCHERZO
Italian, literally, joke, from scherzare
First Known Use: 1852
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