1. plural of capriccio; musical compositions in a free, improvisational style
Usage: musical term
2. plural of capriccio; whimsical or fanciful works of art or literature
Usage: artistic term

Examples

• The pianist performed several Baroque capriccios during the recital.
• Bach’s capriccios demonstrate his mastery of free-form composition.
• The artist’s capriccios featured fantastical creatures and dreamlike landscapes.
• These musical capriccios allow for great creative expression.
• The composer wrote numerous capriccios in his later years.