How to pronounce bravura
American English pronunciation
bruh-VYOOR-uh
- IPA
- /bɹəˈvjʊɹə/
- Syllables
- bruh · VYOOR · uh (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What bravura means
Bold, dazzling skill shown off in a performance
In a sentence: The violinist played the fast part with such bravura that the audience gasped.
Where it comes from: It's Italian for "skill," from "bravo," meaning "good" or "skillful."
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