Scherzo

Pronunciation: /skɛərˈzoʊ/

Definitions of scherzo

noun a humorous or light-hearted joke

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a lively scherzo playing on the radio.

A2 The music piece had a playful scherzo section that made me smile.

B1 The orchestra performed a complex scherzo that showcased their technical skills.

B2 The composer's use of a scherzo in the symphony added a dynamic element to the overall structure.

C1 The scherzo in the concerto was a challenging piece for the musicians to master.

C2 The conductor's interpretation of the scherzo brought out the intricate details of the composition.

Examples of scherzo in a Sentence

formal The third movement of the symphony is a lively scherzo.

informal The scherzo part of the music is so fun and upbeat!

slang I love how the scherzo really kicks things up a notch in the song.

figurative Her playful teasing was like a musical scherzo in the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of scherzo

• past tense: scherzoed
• plural: scherzos
• comparative: more scherzo
• superlative: most scherzo
• present tense: scherzos
• future tense: will scherzo
• perfect tense: have scherzoed
• continuous tense: is scherzoing
• singular: scherzo
• positive degree: scherzo
• infinitive: to scherzo
• gerund: scherzoing
• participle: scherzoed

Origin and Evolution of scherzo

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'scherzo' originated from Italian, derived from the word 'scherzare' meaning 'to joke' or 'to play'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in music to denote a lively and playful musical composition, the term 'scherzo' has evolved to also describe a light-hearted or humorous section in a literary or artistic work.