bravura
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1bra·vu·ra

noun \brə-ˈvyr-ə, brä-, -ˈvr-\

Definition of BRAVURA

1
: a musical passage requiring exceptional agility and technical skill in execution
2
: a florid brilliant style
3
: a show of daring or brilliance

Origin of BRAVURA

Italian, literally, bravery, from bravare to show off — more at bravado
First Known Use: 1757

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

Rhymes with BRAVURA

2bravura

adjective

Definition of BRAVURA

1
: marked by a dazzling display of skill <a bravura performance>

Examples of BRAVURA

  1. <a truly bravura performance of the ballet that brought the crowd to its feet>

First Known Use of BRAVURA

1920

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