aria di bravura

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aria di bravura - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Bravura \Bra*vu"ra\, n. [It., (properly) bravery, spirit, from
     bravo. See Brave.] (Mus.)
     A florid, brilliant style of music, written for effect, to
     show the range and flexibility of a singer's voice, or the
     technical force and skill of a performer; virtuoso music.
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     Aria di bravura[It.], a florid air demanding brilliant
        execution.
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