Bravura
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹəˈvjʊəɹə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bravura is a noun meaning (music) A highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect.
Meaning
(music) A highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect.
More Meanings
- A display of daring.
- Highly showy; ostentatious.
Example Sentences
Look closely, and the minute interconnectedness of her novels is a bravura achievement.
But that won't stop the breakout star of the A&E reality series Dallas Three Ways from delivering one of his bravura, impromptu mini-lectures on the subject of Murphy's history of homophobic stand-up comedy.
Yet just as, in opposition to the majority, I admired Fosse's Nightsongs and The Girl On The Sofa, so I found myself absorbed by this 70-minute play; and, whatever it may mean, there is no denying the production's visual bravura.
Word Forms
- bravuras
- bravure
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dash, virtuosity, virtuoso, grandioso, maestoso, supervirtuoso.
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