What does bravura mean?
Definitions for bravura
brəˈvyʊər ə, -ˈvʊər ə, brɑ-bravu·ra
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Princeton's WordNet
bravuranoun
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"
Wiktionary
bravuranoun
a highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect
bravuranoun
a display of daring
bravuraadjective
overly showy; ostentatious
Etymology: bravura, from bravo.
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bravura
Bravura refers to a display of great skill, daring, or brilliance. It's often used in context of music, art, or literary performances, indicating a show of exceptional technical ability and flair. It can also refer to a piece of music or part of a work that requires exceptional agility and technical skill in execution.
Webster Dictionary
Bravuranoun
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
Wikidata
Bravura
In classical music, a bravura is a virtuosic passage intended to show off the skill of a performer, generally as a solo, and often in a cadenza. It can also be used as an adjective, or to refer to a performance of extraordinary virtuosity. The term comes from the Italian language for Bold.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Bravura
bräv-ōōr′a, n. (mus.) a term applied to a florid air or song with difficult and rapid passages requiring great spirit and dash in execution. [It.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bravura in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bravura in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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