Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo
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"Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo" is the lively, light-footed third movement of Felix Mendelssohn’s String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, renowned for its fleet textures and sparkling, elfin character.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo Context triple: [String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, thirdMovementTitle, Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo]
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Allegretto (from Symphony No. 7)
"Allegretto (from Symphony No. 7)" is the famous second movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, renowned for its somber, rhythmic intensity and frequent use in film and concert programs.
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B.
Scherzo e Intermezzo
Scherzo e Intermezzo is the lively, contrasting inner movement of Robert Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 11, showcasing his characteristic blend of rhythmic drive and lyrical charm.
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Overture Piccante
Overture Piccante is a lively orchestral concert opener by Catalan composer Ferrer Ferran, frequently performed by wind bands and ensembles.
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Rondo-Burleske: Allegro assai
"Rondo-Burleske: Allegro assai" is the turbulent, scherzo-like third movement of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 9, noted for its biting irony, contrapuntal complexity, and intense rhythmic drive.
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IV. Allegro con brio
"IV. Allegro con brio" is the vigorous, high-spirited final movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92, renowned for its relentless rhythmic drive and exuberant energy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo Target entity description: "Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo" is the lively, light-footed third movement of Felix Mendelssohn’s String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, renowned for its fleet textures and sparkling, elfin character.
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A.
Allegretto (from Symphony No. 7)
"Allegretto (from Symphony No. 7)" is the famous second movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, renowned for its somber, rhythmic intensity and frequent use in film and concert programs.
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B.
Scherzo e Intermezzo
Scherzo e Intermezzo is the lively, contrasting inner movement of Robert Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 11, showcasing his characteristic blend of rhythmic drive and lyrical charm.
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C.
Overture Piccante
Overture Piccante is a lively orchestral concert opener by Catalan composer Ferrer Ferran, frequently performed by wind bands and ensembles.
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D.
Rondo-Burleske: Allegro assai
"Rondo-Burleske: Allegro assai" is the turbulent, scherzo-like third movement of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 9, noted for its biting irony, contrapuntal complexity, and intense rhythmic drive.
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E.
IV. Allegro con brio
"IV. Allegro con brio" is the vigorous, high-spirited final movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92, renowned for its relentless rhythmic drive and exuberant energy.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
musical movement
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scherzo ⓘ |
| approximateCompositionYear | 1825 ⓘ |
| associatedComposer | Felix Mendelssohn ⓘ |
| catalogueNumberOfParentWork | Op. 20 ⓘ |
| character |
elfin
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fleet ⓘ light-footed ⓘ lively ⓘ sparkling ⓘ |
| composer | Felix Mendelssohn ⓘ |
| countryOfOriginOfComposer | Germany ⓘ |
| ensembleType | string octet ⓘ |
| form | scherzo and trio ⓘ |
| genre | chamber music movement ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
Walpurgis Night’s Dream scene from Goethe’s Faust, Part I
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linked to:
Walpurgis Night
|
| instrumentation |
2 cellos
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2 violas ⓘ 4 violins ⓘ |
| key | E-flat major ⓘ |
| languageOfTempoMarking | Italian ⓘ |
| mood |
playful
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whimsical ⓘ |
| movementNumber | 3 ⓘ |
| notableFor |
continuous, flowing motion
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light, staccato textures ⓘ rapid, delicate passagework ⓘ |
| parentWorkGenre | string octet ⓘ |
| parentWorkKey | E-flat major ⓘ |
| partOf | String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20 ⓘ |
| performancePractice |
precise articulation
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soft dynamics ⓘ very light bowing ⓘ |
| period | early Romantic ⓘ |
| positionInWork | third movement of String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20 ⓘ |
| relatedWork | String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20 ⓘ |
| tempoIndication | Allegro leggierissimo ⓘ |
| texture |
fleet
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light ⓘ transparent ⓘ |
| textureDescription | interweaving, fast-moving lines ⓘ |
| typicalDuration | approximately 4 minutes ⓘ |
| typicalTempoCharacter | very fast ⓘ |
| workOpusNumber | Op. 20 ⓘ |
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