Where does “a capriccio” come from?
a capriccio (English) comes from Italian capriccio, from Italian caporiccio — fright, sudden start.
a capriccio (English): At whatever tempo and with whatever expression...
Definitions
- At whatever tempo and with whatever expression...
Ancestry of “a capriccio”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | capriccio | whim, fancy, caprice, quirk; tantrum; capriccio |
| 2 | Italian | caporiccio | fright, sudden start |