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virtuosity

virtuosity

6 8.6
Very great skill and control in music or dance
  • noun
  • /ˌvɜr.tʃuˈɑ.sɪ.ti/
translation icon : virtuosidad
  • Yet, the level of virtuosity that some of these island groups achieve rivals that of symphony orchestras.
  • technical virtuosity
  • display of virtuosity

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Examples

  • Instead, he offered a pleasant, illuminating experience distinguished by technical virtuosity and aesthetic interest.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Yet despite all this, there was an extraordinary virtuosity in his fiction.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The dance was a display of virtuosity and athletic moves.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Her vocal virtuosity is so admired that her home state of Michigan declared her voice one of the state's natural resources.

  • Even Zakhid grew silent, impressed by the virtuosity of his partner.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • The complex composition and new iconographical elements in this interpretation reveal Olowe's virtuosity and inventiveness.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Her vocal virtuosity impressed everyone at the concert, showcasing her exceptional skill and style.

  • The pianist's virtuosity was evident as he flawlessly played the intricate sonata.

  • Many appreciate the virtuosity displayed in the dancer's movements, blending technical skill with artistic expression.

Synonyms

skill
vsvirtuosity
1.0

Ability to do something well because of practice or training

implies exceptional technical fluency and stylistic display beyond ordinary trained ability
talent
vsvirtuosity
866 1.2

An ability someone has naturally to do something well

refers more to exceptional trained technical skill shown in performance rather than innate ability
artistry
vsvirtuosity
32 5.0

High skill in creating and performing art, for example painting or music

is more about exceptional technical fluency and showy performance style
craftsmanship
vsvirtuosity
30 4.1

Skill and care in making things by hand like furniture or pottery that look and work well

is more about exceptional technical performance and stylish fluency than craft work
wizardry
vsvirtuosity
11 6.7

Very great skill in a particular activity, like making games or cooking

is more tied to exceptional technical fluency and stylistic display in the arts
musicianship
vsvirtuosity
5 6.3

Skill and care in playing or singing music

focuses more on exceptional technical fluency and expressive style in performance
adeptness
vsvirtuosity
1 5.6

A high level of skill at doing something

emphasizes exceptional technical fluency and artistic display rather than general proficiency
5.1

Very high skill and careful work used to make things

focuses on exceptional technical performance and fluent style rather than making objects
expertness
vsvirtuosity
6.4

High skill or knowledge in a specific area

is more narrowly about exceptional technical and stylistic skill often in the arts
skillfulness
vsvirtuosity
4.1

A quality of being very good at doing something

stresses exceptional technical skill and stylish fluency rather than ordinary competence

How Skilled

virtuosity
6 8.6
mastery
37 4.2
expertise
302 4.9
skill
1.0
ability
1.0

Surface Forms

virtuosity singular
virtuosities plural

Morphology

virtuosity = virtuoso (transparent) = virtuos + ity

Formed by a regular abstract-noun suffix '-ity' from the recognizable base 'virtuoso', so the meaning 'quality of virtuoso skill' is predictable from the base.

Etymology

The word virtuosity comes from the Italian virtuoso, a name for a very skilled artist, and that goes back to the Latin virtus, meaning 'excellence' or 'strength', the same root as the English word virtue ('good quality'). So, virtuosity means showing great skill and excellence, especially in music and art.