Humoresque (or Humoreske) is a genre of romantic music characterized by pieces with fanciful humor in the sense of mood rather than wit. The name refers to the German term Humoreske, which was given from the 1800s (decade) onward to humorous tales. Notable examples of the humoresque style are Schumann`s Humoreske in B-flat major (Op. 20, 1839), a.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humoresque
a type of character piece, generally a short piano composition expressing a mood or a vague nonmusical idea, usually more good-humored than humorous. ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/82