Light, playful musical composition (7)

I believe the answer is:

scherzo

(Other definitions for scherzo that I've seen before include "Light, playful composition" , "Vigorous and light movement (music)" , "Light or playful movement" , "Lively musical movement in triple time" , "Fast movement (mus.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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