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capriccio

/kəˈprɪtʃɪəʊ/

/kəˈprɪtʃioʊ/

capriccionoun

capriccios

/kəˈprɪtʃɪəʊ/

/kəˈprɪtʃioʊ/

Translations

The artist's latest work is a capriccio that combines elements of fantasy and reality.

Последняя работа художника — это каприччио, которое сочетает элементы фантазии и реальности.

Definitions

A lively piece of music, typically one that is free in form and of a lively character.

The orchestra performed a capriccio that delighted the audience with its playful and unpredictable melodies.

A painting or other work of art representing a fantasy or a mixture of real and imaginary features.

The gallery's new exhibit featured a capriccio that combined elements of ancient ruins with futuristic architecture.

A sudden or whimsical change of mood or behavior; a caprice.

On a sheer capriccio, he booked a flight and left the very same night.

Synonyms

capriccioproper noun

Definitions

The title of Richard Strauss’s final opera, first performed in 1942, as well as other works (films, albums) using the same name.

Capriccio is often praised for its sophisticated discussion of the relationship between words and music.