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a capriccio

US/ɑ kɑˈpɹit.tʃoʊ/

a capriccio adverb: at whatever tempo and with whatever expression the conductor or performer desires.

Adverb

a capriccio (not comparable)

  1. At whatever tempo and with whatever expression the conductor or performer desires.

Origin of a capriccio

From Italian capriccio (“sudden start or motion”).

Questions about a capriccio

What does a capriccio mean?
A capriccio means at whatever tempo and with whatever expression the conductor or performer desires.
What part of speech is a capriccio?
A capriccio is an adverb.
How do you pronounce a capriccio?
A capriccio is pronounced /ɑ kɑˈpɹit.tʃoʊ/ (US).

Words near a capriccio in the dictionary

  1. a camel is a horse made by a committee
  2. a camel is a horse made by committee
  3. a capella
  4. a cappella
  5. a cappellas
  6. a capriccio
  7. a cat can look at a king
  8. a cat in gloves catches no mice
  9. a cat may look at a king
  10. a chain is as strong as its weakest link
  11. a chain is no stronger than its weakest link

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