‖n. [ It. See Caprice. ] 1. (Mus.) A piece in a free form, with frequent digressions from the theme; a fantasia; -- often called caprice. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A caprice; a freak; a fancy. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖a. [ It. ] (Mus) In a free, fantastic style. [ 1913 Webster ]