BRAVURA

bravura

(noun) brilliant and showy technical skill; “in a final bravura the ballerina appeared to be floating in water”; “the music ends with a display of bravura”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bravura (plural bravuras)

(music) A highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect.

A display of daring.

Adjective

bravura (comparative more bravura, superlative most bravura)

Overly showy; ostentatious.

Source: Wiktionary


Bra*vu"ra, n. Etym: [It., (properly) bravery, spirit, from bravo. See Brave.] (Mus.)

Definition: A florid, brilliant style of music, written for effect, to show the range and flexibility of a singer's voice, or the technical force and skill of a performer; virtuoso music. Aria di bravura ( Etym: [It.], a florid air demanding brilliant execution.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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