Scherzo
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A scherzo (plural scherzi) is a piece of music or a movement, in a certain style, that forms part of a larger piece such as a symphony, and the scherzo is often the third movement of a symphony, sonata, or string quartet. The word "scherzo" means "joke" in Italian. Sometimes the word scherzando (joking) is used in musical notation to indicate that a passage should be executed in a playful manner.
Badinerie
The badinerie or badinage is a brief and lively dance-like character piece usually in 2/4 time. It takes its name from the French badiner (to jest). The term arose during the 18th century when the badinerie was first included as a movement in the Baroque suite. Johann Sebastian Bach's (1685-1750) badinerie from his Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor for flute and strings, BWV 1067, is perhaps the best-known example.
See also
Namesakes
- Scherzi di fantasia by Tiepolo
- Scherzo di Follia (Game of Madness) (circa 1863-66) is a portrait photo of Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione
- Scherzo infernal (1984) is a short animated French film by Walerian Borowczyk
