adj
Meaning 1
Highly showy; ostentatious.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
bravura
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /bɹəˈvjʊəɹə/
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rhymes with -ʊəɹə
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CMU ARPABET: B R AH0 V Y UH1 R AH0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
Meaning 3
A display of daring.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
brilliant and showy technical skill
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- in a final bravura the ballerina appeared to be floating in water
- the music ends with a display of bravura
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Broader terms: virtuosity
History
Etymology
From Italian bravura (“skill”), from bravo (“good, skilful”). Compare bravado.