How to Spell capriccio

capriccio

//kəˈpriːchoʊ//

capriccio - noun

  • A sudden and unexpected or fantastic motion; a caper (from same etymology, see below); a gambol; a prank, a trick.
  • A fantastical thing or work; a caprice.
  • A type of landscape painting that places particular works of architecture in an unusual setting.
  • A piece of music, usually fairly free in form and of a lively character.
Source: Free Dictionary

Usage examples

Capriccio is a musical composition that is free-form and playful. It's an Italian music term you might learn in music class.

Common misspellings

caprichio, capricceo, caprisio

Word family

capricious, caprice

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