ca·pric·cio (k -pr  ch , -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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| Noun | 1. | 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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