1. a lively musical composition in free form, often with sudden changes in tempo or mood
Usage: music
2. a whimsical or fanciful work of art or literature
Usage: art; literature

Examples

• The pianist performed Brahms’ Capriccio in B minor with great skill.
• Mozart’s capriccios showcase his playful compositional style.
• The artist’s latest capriccio features fantastical creatures in a dreamlike landscape.
• Goya’s series of capriccios depicted bizarre and satirical scenes.
• The composer wrote the capriccio as a showcase for the violinist’s technical abilities.
• Her capriccio combined elements of classical structure with modern improvisation.