单词 | scherzo |
释义 | scherzo (once / 13046 pages) n A scherzo is a very fast section of classical music, often within a larger composition. A scherzo is usually upbeat and sometimes even humorous. The plural form of scherzo is scherzi. Many symphonies and sonatas include scherzi, often in their second or third movements. The scherzo developed from the minuet, another lively musical form which itself came from a French dance. In Italian, scherzo means "joke" or "sport," from the root word scherzare, "to jest or joke," and this describes the lighthearted mood of many scherzi. WORD FAMILYscherzo: scherzi, scherzos USAGE EXAMPLESRattle emphasized the bizarre in the central Scherzo, pulling the strings and brass as though they were sonic taffy. Los Angeles Times(Nov 21, 2016) A misbehaving scherzo hurtles along, leading to a complex finale, exuberant yet imposing in its sweep and structure. New York Times(Nov 16, 2016) The sardonic laughter built into the wind writing in the Scherzo was loud and clear. Washington Post(Nov 11, 2016) n a fast movement (usually in triple time) Hyper movement a major self-contained part of a symphony or sonata |
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