What is another word for Scherzando?

Pronunciation: [ʃɜːzˈandə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Scherzando is a musical term that indicates a playful, joking, light-hearted character for a composition or a particular section of a piece. There are several possible synonyms for Scherzando that convey a similar sense of humor and light-heartedness, such as giocoso, facetieux, Jocular, witty, sprightly, and teasing. Each of these terms highlights a slightly different aspect of playfulness - for instance, giocoso (Italian for "playful") suggests a joyful and mischievous tone, while facetieux (French for "witty") emphasizes a witty and humorous attitude. Ultimately, the choice of synonym will depend on the precise character of the music and the composer's intent in conveying that mood.

What are the hypernyms for Scherzando?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    music notation, musical direction, tempo marking, musical instruction, musical term.

Usage examples for Scherzando

Di natura arte par, the per diletto L'imitatrice sua Scherzando imiti.
"Stories from the Italian Poets: With Lives of the Writers, Vol. 2"
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