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CLASSICAL LEXICON | Scherzo

By Ludwig Van on February 25, 2015

Scherzo

Scherzo | Noun | ˈskeət.səʊ | (plural scherzos or scherzi) | a  fast-moving humorous composition that originated from the early 17th century in various musical forms, but made famous by Beethoven as an alternative to the minuet in symphonies, sonatas and other instrumental forms. Chopin also took the form and expanded it considerably. The diminutive scherzino or scherzetto is occasionally found, while scherzando occurs as a direction to performers. The scherzo, like the minuet, is typically used to frame a trio section of contrasted material.

Usage | “The scherzo-like second movement had incisive attack and rhythmic vitality.”

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