capriccioso

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

/ kəˌpri tʃiˈoʊ soʊ; Italian ˌkɑ pritˈtʃɔ sɔ /

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adjective Music.

capricious; fantastic in style.

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Origin of capriccioso

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

Words nearby capriccioso

capreolate, caprese, Capri, capric acid, capriccio, capriccioso, caprice, capricious, Capricorn, Capricornia, Capricornian

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How to use capriccioso in a sentence

And now, as for menuetto capriccioso and rondo of the sonata.
Franz Liszt|James Huneker
This "Rondo Capriccioso" is indeed a fascinating piece, written in its composer's most facile vein.
The Pianolist|Gustav Kobb
And dolce e capriccioso the siren Schrzade once more reappears to conclude the tale.
Symphonies and Their Meaning; Third Series, Modern Symphonies|Philip H. Goepp
Pezzo Capriccioso, for violoncello, with orchestral accompaniment.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky

British Dictionary definitions for capriccioso

capriccioso

/ (kəˌprɪtʃɪˈəʊzəʊ) /

adverb

music to be played in a free and lively style

Word Origin for capriccioso

Italian: from capriccio caprice

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