Meaning of the word scherzo in English

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scherzo

US /ˈskert.soʊ/
UK /ˈskeət.səʊ/
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Noun

a vigorous, light, or playful composition, typically comprising a movement in a symphony or sonata.

Example:
The third movement of the symphony is a lively scherzo.
Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 18 features a delightful scherzo.