noun
- plural of scherzo; lively, playful musical compositions or movements, typically in triple time
Usage: musical term
Examples
- The pianist performed three different scherzos by Chopin.
- Beethoven’s symphonies often include scherzos as their third movements.
- The concert program featured scherzos from various Romantic composers.
- She practiced the challenging scherzos for her recital.
- The orchestra’s performance of the scherzos was particularly energetic.
- Music students often struggle with the rapid passages in these scherzos.