A Capriccio

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Pronunciation: /ə kəˈpriˌtʃoʊ/

Definitions of a capriccio

noun a piece of music that is played freely and expressively

Example Sentences

A1 I painted a capriccio of a beautiful landscape.

A2 The artist created a capriccio inspired by a dream.

B1 The museum displayed a capriccio depicting a fictional city.

B2 The art collector purchased a capriccio by a renowned painter.

C1 The exhibition featured a capriccio that challenged traditional artistic conventions.

C2 The art critic analyzed the intricate details of a capriccio with great admiration.

adverb in a capricious manner

Example Sentences

A1 She painted a capriccio, with no specific plan or direction.

A2 He played the piano a capriccio, improvising as he went along.

B1 The artist created a capriccio of the cityscape, capturing its essence in a whimsical manner.

B2 The composer wrote a capriccio for the orchestra, allowing each section to play freely within the structure.

C1 The chef prepared a capriccio of flavors, combining unexpected ingredients in a harmonious way.

C2 The director filmed the scene a capriccio, letting the actors' improvisation guide the flow of the scene.

Examples of a capriccio in a Sentence

formal The composer wrote the piece as a capriccio, allowing for free and spontaneous expression.

informal She painted the mural a capriccio, adding in whatever colors and shapes she felt like.

slang The chef decided to cook dinner a capriccio, throwing in random ingredients and spices.

figurative The decision was made a capriccio, without much thought or consideration for the consequences.

Grammatical Forms of a capriccio

plural

capriccios

comparative

more capriccio

superlative

most capriccio

present tense

plays a capriccio

future tense

will play a capriccio

perfect tense

has played a capriccio

continuous tense

is playing a capriccio

singular

a capriccio

positive degree

capriccio

infinitive

to play a capriccio

gerund

playing a capriccio

participle

played a capriccio

Origin and Evolution of a capriccio

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Italian/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'a capriccio' originated from Italian, derived from the Latin 'capricium' meaning whim or fancy.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in music to indicate a piece played in a free and lively manner, the term 'a capriccio' has evolved to also describe a painting or literary work characterized by a whimsical or fantastical nature.