humoresque
/ˌhjuməˈrɛsk/
noun
- A short, playful piece of music, often humorous or whimsical in character.
- The pianist performed a lively humoresque that made the audience smile.
- Dvořák's Humoresque is one of the most famous classical pieces for violin.
- She composed a humoresque for the school talent show, mixing cheerful melodies with funny pauses.