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scherzo

scher·zo [ skértsō ] (plural scher·zos or scher·zi [ skértsee ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. lighthearted musical movement: a lively and often playful or humorous movement in a musical composition, usually the third of four

2. lighthearted musical piece: an independent musical work in a lively and often playful or humorous style

[Mid-19th century. < Italian, < scherzare "to joke"]
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