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capriccio Definition

ca·pric·cio (kə prē′c̸hō′)

noun pl. capriccios -·cios or capricci -·ci (-c̸hē)

  1. a prank; whim; caprice
  2. a musical composition in various forms, usually lively and whimsical in spirit

Etymology: It: see caprice

capriccio Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • celebrated: This is the celebrated capriccio of the treasures of Rome painted in 1755.

Browse dictionary entries near capriccio

  1. ‹ capricci
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  7. ‹ cappuccino
  8. ‹ capping
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  10. ‹ cappelletti
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