"a capriccio" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ɑ kɑˈpɹit.tʃoʊ/ [US]
Etymology: From Italian capriccio (“sudden start or motion”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|capriccio|t=sudden start or motion}} Italian capriccio (“sudden start or motion”) Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} a capriccio (not comparable)
  1. (music) At whatever tempo and with whatever expression the conductor or performer desires. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-a_capriccio-en-adv-3Qy3UpV3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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