(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:53:41

Scher"zo (?), n. [It.] Mus.

A playful, humorous movement, commonly in 3-4 measure, which often takes the place of the old minuet and trio in a sonata or a symphony.

 

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