Playful composition (7)

I believe the answer is:

scherzo

(Other definitions for scherzo that I've seen before include "Fast musical movement" , "Lively piece of music" , "Vigorous musical movement" , "Symphonic movement, may have trio" , "Fast movement of symphony" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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