bravura

American  

[bruh-vyoor-uh, -voor-uh, brah-voo-rah] / brəˈvyʊər ə, -ˈvʊər ə, brɑˈvu rɑ /

noun

plural

bravuras,

plural

bravure

1. Music. a florid passage or piece requiring great skill and spirit in the performer.

2. a display of daring; brilliant performance.

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adjective

1. Music. spirited; florid; brilliant (applied chiefly to vocal but occasionally to instrumental compositions).

bravura British  

/ -ˈvʊərə, brəˈvjʊərə /

noun

1. a display of boldness or daring

2. music

   1. brilliance of execution

   2. ( as modifier )

      a bravura passage

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Etymology

Origin of bravura

First recorded in 1780–90; from Italian: literally, “spirit, dash”; brave, -ure

Example Sentences

Which brings us to the bravura rerelease of “The Beatles: Anthology” series.

From Salon

Just as Logan Roy’s fanbase includes plenty of people he wouldn’t allow to shine his shoes, John Dutton’s bravura and the rest of his family’s messiness is truly a big tent affair.

From Salon

There are tantrums, squabbles and romantic jealousies, but it is mostly an opportunity for bravura singing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scenes like that don’t strike fear in anyone; they just expose the buffoonery behind the bravura.

From Los Angeles Times

The way she registered Lambert’s bravura moments bolstered not only his confidence in his non-singing moments but also the miracle of her own fully realized performance.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• daring
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• gallantry
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• spirit
• spunk
• tenacity
• valor