humoresque

[ hyoo-muh-reskor, often, yoo- ]

noun

1. a musical composition of humorous or capricious character.

humoresque

/ ˌhjuːməˈrɛsk /

noun

1. a short lively piece of music

Other Words From

• humor·esquely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of humoresque¹

1875–80; humor + -esque, modeled on German Humoreske

Word History and Origins

Origin of humoresque¹

C19: from German Humoreske, ultimately from English humour

Example Sentences

He went on to work with Hollywood legends, playing the young John Garfield in “Humoresque” in 1946 and the little boy who sells Humphrey Bogart a crucial lottery ticket in “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.”

From Seattle Times

Then Isa lifted her violin and played “Humoresque” like she had never played it before.

From Literature

Dvorak’s “Humoresque” was one of the most beautiful pieces ever written!

From Literature

His Labor Day weekend selection, Frank Borzage’s 1920 film “Humoresque,” is a rarity he wishes to share with more viewers.

From New York Times

He swipes melody from Antonin Dvorak for the final tune, “Humoresque,” as if classical music was one more thing he wanted to mess with.

From Washington Times