Capriccettos

/ˌkæprɪˈtʃɛtoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of capriccetto; multiple short musical pieces in a capricious or playful style.

Etymology

Regular Italian plural of 'capriccetto,' formed by adding '-s' to the English adoption. Follows the same etymological chain as capriccetto from Latin and Italian roots.

Kelly Says

When composers wanted to show off their playfulness without committing to a full symphony, they'd write capriccettos—think of them as musical doodles that can be as short as one minute.

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