Irving Harper

With a computer, there are too many choices, and I always liked working within limits. You know, if you look at Mozart, who had this strict classical framework - an allegro, an andante, a scherzo and a finale - you see that within that formula, he got results he might never have gotten if he had all the options in the world.

American Designer

Scherzo carries a playful, sometimes mischievous mood, contrasting more serious parts of music.

Playful Spirit

A scherzo is typically a movement in larger compositions, not a standalone piece.

Musical Structure

Scherzi are rooted in classical music, emanating from European tradition, especially Italy.