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capriccio

noun ca·pric·cio \kə-ˈprē-ch(ē-ˌ)ō\
plural ca·pric·cios

Definition of CAPRICCIO

1
:  fancy, whimsy
2
:  caper, prank
3
:  an instrumental piece in free form usually lively in tempo and brilliant in style
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Origin of CAPRICCIO

Italian
First Known Use: 1665

Related to CAPRICCIO

Synonyms
antic, caper, prank, dido, escapade, frolic, gag, jest, knavery, monkeyshine(s), practical joke, rag [chiefly British], roguery, shavie [Scottish], shine(s), trick, waggery

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  1. capriccio
  2. a capriccio
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