definitions

bravura

[ bruh-vyoo r-uh, -voo r-uh; Italian brah-voo-rah ]
/ brəˈvyʊər ə, -ˈvʊər ə; Italian brɑˈvu rɑ /

noun, plural bra·vu·ras, Italian bra·vu·re [brah-voo-re] /brɑˈvu rɛ/.

Music. a florid passage or piece requiring great skill and spirit in the performer.
a display of daring; brilliant performance.

adjective

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

RELATED WORDS

array, fearlessness, spunk, grit, daring, endurance, tenacity, audacity, heroism, determination, firmness, prowess, valor, fortitude, spirit, bravery, gallantry, exhibit, parade, demonstration

Nearby words

brave the elements, brave west winds, bravery, bravissimo, bravo, bravura, braw, brawl, brawley, brawn, brawny

Origin of bravura

1780–90; < Italian: spirit, dash. See brave, -ure

Can be confused

bravery bravado bravura
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British Dictionary definitions for bravure

bravura

/ (brəˈvjʊərə, -ˈvʊərə) /

noun

a display of boldness or daring
music
  1. brilliance of execution
  2. (as modifier)a bravura passage

Word Origin for bravura

C18: from Italian: spirit, courage, from bravare to show off, see bravado
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