noun a humorous or light-hearted joke
In music, a scherzo is a lively and playful musical composition, often found as the third movement in a symphony or sonata.
In literature, 'scherzo' may be used metaphorically to describe a section of a text that is light-hearted, whimsical, or humorous in nature.
In art, 'scherzo' could be used to describe a piece that is whimsical or playful in its composition or subject matter.
In music criticism, a scherzo is often used to describe a lively and playful movement in a symphony or sonata.
In psychology, the term 'scherzo' may be used metaphorically to describe a sudden and unexpected change in behavior or mood.
Conductors may use the term 'scherzo' when discussing the tempo and character of a particular section of a musical piece.
Musicians may refer to a section of a composition as a 'scherzo' if it is characterized by its fast tempo and light-hearted nature.