1. In a whimsical, unpredictable, or capricious manner; with sudden changes in tempo or mood (used as a musical direction).
Usage: musical term; Italian origin

1. Characterized by whimsy, unpredictability, or sudden changes; capricious.
Usage: musical or literary context; Italian origin

Examples

• The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the passage capriccioso, with playful tempo changes.
• The composer marked the second movement capriccioso to encourage spontaneous expression.
• Her capriccioso mood made it impossible to predict how she would react.
• The music had a capriccioso quality, shifting unexpectedly between fast and slow sections.
• He performed the piece capriccioso, adding his own interpretive flourishes.
• The capriccioso nature of the weather kept everyone guessing about the weekend forecast.