Pronouncing Dictionary of Musical Terms

How to say it as well as what it means: every Italian, German and French musical term of 1896, respelled phonetically for the student.

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Scherzo (It.) (skert'-zo)

A "jest." (I) A piece of music of a sportive, playful character. (2) A symphony or sonata movement of this character, taking the place of the

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