capriccioso

[ kuh-pree-chee-oh-soh; Italian kah-preet-chaw-saw ]

adjective

, Music.

1. capricious; fantastic in style.

capriccioso

/ kəˌprɪtʃɪˈəʊzəʊ /

adverb

1. music to be played in a free and lively style

Word History and Origins

Origin of capriccioso¹

First recorded in 1815–20; capriccio + Italian adjective suffix -oso -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of capriccioso¹

Italian: from capriccio caprice

Example Sentences

And now, as for menuetto capriccioso and rondo of the sonata.

From Project Gutenberg

This "Rondo Capriccioso" is indeed a fascinating piece, written in its composer's most facile vein.

From Project Gutenberg

And dolce e capriccioso the siren Schrzade once more reappears to conclude the tale.

From Project Gutenberg

Pezzo Capriccioso, for violoncello, with orchestral accompaniment.

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