a capriccio

The term capriccio refers to landscape or architectural compositions that combine real elements such as recognisable buildings or monuments with elements of fantasy or imagination.

The earliest occurrence of the term was in 1561 by Jacquet de Berchem and applied to a set of madrigals. In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, it could refer to madrigals, music intended alternatively for voices or instruments, or strictly instrumental pieces, especially keyboard compositions.

caprice, whim, vagary, crotchet mean an irrational or unpredictable idea or desire. caprice stresses lack of apparent motivation and suggests willfulness. whim implies a fantastic, capricious turn of mind or inclination. vagary stresses the erratic, irresponsible character of the notion or desire.

Word forms: capriccio, plural capricci. masculine noun. 1. (gen) whim ⧫ caprice. (di bambino) tantrum.

following one's fancy A capriccio [a kkaˈprittʃo] (Italian: "following one's fancy") is a tempo marking indicating a free and capricious approach to the tempo (and possibly the style) of the piece. This marking will usually modify another, such as lento a capriccio, often used in the Hungarian Rhapsodies of Franz Liszt.

caprice, whim, vagary, crotchet mean an irrational or unpredictable idea or desire. caprice stresses lack of apparent motivation and suggests willfulness.

Meaning of caprice in English (the quality of often having) a sudden and usually silly wish to have or do something, or a sudden and silly change of mind or behaviour: The $300 million palace was built to satisfy the caprice of one man. Synonyms. impulse.

The Brussels concert at which I played my capriccio, which was repeated on the following day, has left a very pleasant memory. An adagio may set a gouty father to sleep, and a capriccio may operate successfully on the nerves of a valetudinary mother.

On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to capriccio, such as: roulade, fantastical air, and musical fantasy.

Italian Borrowed from Italian capriccio. Doublet of caprice.

If you call someone a wimp, you disapprove of them because they lack confidence or determination, or because they are often afraid of things. [informal, disapproval] I was a wimp, because I had spent my life being bullied by my Dad. Synonyms: weakling, wet [British, slang], mouse, drip [informal] More Synonyms of wimp.