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Bravura

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Bra-vu′ra

,
Noun.
[It., (properly) bravery, spirit, from
bravo
. See
Brave
.]
(Mus.)
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
[It.]
,
a florid air demanding brilliant execution.

Definition 2024

bravura

bravura

English

Noun

bravura ‎(plural bravuras)

  1. (music) a highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect
  2. a display of daring

Adjective

bravura ‎(comparative more bravura, superlative most bravura)

  1. overly showy; ostentatious

Asturian

Alternative forms

Noun

bravura f ‎(plural bravures)

  1. courage, bravery (being brave)

Synonyms

Italian

Noun

bravura f ‎(plural bravure)

  1. skill
  2. cleverness
  3. virtuosity

Portuguese

Etymology

Bravo +‎ -ura. From Old Portuguese bravura.

Pronunciation

  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /bɾɐ.ˈvu.ɾɐ/
  • Hyphenation: bra‧vu‧ra

Noun

bravura f (plural bravuras)

  1. courage, boldness, a display of daring
  2. anger

Spanish

Etymology

From bravo +‎ -ura

Noun

bravura f ‎(plural bravuras)

  1. courage, boldness, bravery (a display of daring)
  2. ferocity, fierceness, wildness
  3. anger
  4. bravura

Synonyms

Etymology

Italian bravura ‎(“skill”), from bravo ‎(“good, skilful”).

Pronunciation

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