capriccioso

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Music.

capriccioso

/ kəˌprɪtʃɪˈəʊzəʊ /

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

Italian: from capriccio caprice

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

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

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

Pezzo Capriccioso, for violoncello, with orchestral accompaniment.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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