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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 Schad, Jos. Composer, pianist; Germany.

B. 1812; d. 1879.

Scharwenka, Philipp (shar-ven'-ka). Pianist, composer; Polish Prussia. B. 1847.

Scharwenka, Xaver. Polish Prussia. B. 1850.

Schauroth, Adolphine von (show-rote).

Pianist; Germany. B. 1814.

Schikaneder, J. E. Basso; Germany. 1751; d. 1812.

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Schilling, Gustav. Writer; Germany. B. 1805; d. 1880.

Schindler, Anton (shint' - ler).

Germany.

B. 1796; d. 1864.

Schmidt, Aloys. Composer, pianist; Germany. B. 1789; d. 1866. Schneider, Fr. J. C. Composer, organist, writer; Germany. B. 1786; d. 1853.

Schneider, J. G. Composer, organist; Germany. B. 1789; d. 1864. SCHOTTISCHE minuet. Haydn first changed the character of the minuet, while still retaining its name, by giving it a light, playful character and more rapid tempo. Beethoven discarded the name and adopted that of Scherzo, and still further increased the rapidity of the movement; all that he retained of the minuet was the time. Many composers since Beethoven have made still further departures, Scherzi being now written in and time.

Schiettamente (It.) (ske - et - ta - men' - teh).

Without ornament.