Scherzoso
Playful in character — describing the overall mood rather than a specific passage
Category
expression
Pronunciation
sker-TSOH-zoh
Origin
Italian
Length
102 words · 1 min read
About Scherzoso
Scherzoso is the adjective form, describing the character of a section or piece as inherently playful and joke-like. Where scherzando tells a performer to play a passage playfully, scherzoso indicates that the music itself has a playful nature throughout.
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Con anima
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MaestosoMajestic; with grandeur and dignity.
EspressivoExpressively; with deep feeling and emotion.
Con brioWith spirit; performed with vigour and brilliance.
AppassionatoWith passion; performed with intense emotional fervour.
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