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On radio, avoids current lively pieces (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scherzi

'lively pieces' is the definition.
(a scherzo is a lively piece of music)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for scherzi that I've seen before include "Playful symphony pieces" , "In music, brisk lively movements" , "vigorous movements" , "Lively movts. (It., mus.)" , "Fast dance movements" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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