1. in a playful, light, or humorous manner
Usage: musical term

1. characterized by a playful, light, or humorous quality
Usage: musical term

Examples

• The pianist played the passage scherzando, bringing out its whimsical character.
• The composer marked this section scherzando to indicate a lighter touch.
• Her scherzando interpretation of the piece delighted the audience.
• The orchestra performed the movement with a scherzando quality.
• The music teacher emphasized playing this part scherzando rather than heavily.
• His scherzando style made even serious compositions sound playful.