Meaning & use
Scherzando
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In music, played in a light, playful, and brisk manner.
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The composer marked the third movement 'scherzando' to signal its playful tone.
The pianist performed the passage scherzando, drawing smiles from the audience.
A note on using this word
An Italian musical direction related to 'scherzo,' meaning 'joke,' the lively musical form built around playful rhythms.
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playfully
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