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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