Scherzo Poetry Form

I found more information.

This was a poem built on an aabccb verse pattern, with a double system stanza of repeating groups of 8 + 4 + 8 syllable per lines. A relatively short poem compared to the "capitoli" of the time, which were eleven-syllable meter with a 3-verse pose and could become quite lengthy.

If anyone has more information please share it.

Thank you

Free Form
I'm posting this in case anybody wants to try the free form style of the Scherzo. I like the the classical form so thats what I will work with.

scherzo Composition in ABA form, usually in triple meter; replaced the minuet
... symphonic poem One-movement orchestral form that develops a poetic idea, ...from glossary def.


Here is a sample of Scherzo that I found in Google search...It appears to be freestyle

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun
Debussy composed this work in 1892-94, and its premiere was in Paris in December 1894. The Madison Symphony Orchestra has performed it on seven previous concerts between 1939 and 1989. Duration 18:00.

"Those nymphs, I want to make them permanent.
So clear, their light flesh-pink, it hovers on the atmosphere
Opressed by bushy sleeps.
Was it a dream I loved?
My doubt, accumulated through the night past, branches out
To many a fine point--no more in fact than twigs--
Proving, alas! that what I'd claimed for my trophy by myself
Was only my imagination's lack of roses.
Let's think..."
- Mallarme, The Afternoon of a Faun (transl. W. Austin)

Thanks for this AngeliqueEast. I had never heard of Scherzo, but then I'm new to poetry. I like the style. It has a quirky dignity.

Peace,
Endy

Your very welcome Endymion. Too bad they don't have a challenge section here, I'm sure many would enjoy it.

You would be surprised how many poets actually wrote poetry using musical forms.

Music is very important to me. I play bass guitar and try writing a few lyrics - but I can't sing for sh*t.

I've never thought of writing poetry using music as a guide. Do you know Linton Kwesi Johnson's 'Bass Culture?'

No I don't Endy.