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capriccio

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ca·pric·cio  (k-prch, -ch-)
n. pl. ca·pric·cios
1. Music An instrumental work with an improvisatory style and a free form.
2. A prank; a caper.
3. A whim.
[Italian; see caprice.]
capriccio [kəˈprɪtʃɪˌəʊ], caprice
n pl -priccios, -pricci [-ˈpriːtʃɪ], -prices
(Music / Classical Music) Music a lively piece composed freely and without adhering to the rules for any specific musical form
[from Italian: caprice]
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Noun1.capriccio - an instrumental composition that doesn't adhere to rules for any specific musical form and is played with improvisation
musical composition, opus, piece of music, composition, piece - a musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements"
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