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Virtuosos: meaning, definitions and examples

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virtuosos

 

[ หŒvษœหr.tสƒuหˆoสŠ.soสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical expert

A virtuoso is a person highly skilled in a particular art, especially music. They often demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency and artistry, captivating their audience with remarkable performances.

Synonyms

genius, maestro, master, prodigy

Examples of usage

  • The concert featured several renowned virtuosos on the violin.
  • Her performance showcased the talents of a true virtuoso.
  • Many students aspire to become virtuosos in their respective instruments.
Context #2 | Noun

general talent

In a broader sense, a virtuoso can refer to anyone who excels in a specific field or discipline, not just music. This term can apply to artists, athletes, and other performers who achieve a high level of skill.

Synonyms

ace, expert, virtuosic talent, whiz

Examples of usage

  • He is a virtuoso in digital art and design.
  • The virtuoso of chess took the tournament by storm.
  • Recognized as a virtuoso in culinary arts, she received multiple awards.

Translations

Translations of the word "virtuosos" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น virtuosos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅเคคเฅเคธเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Virtuosen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ virtuoso

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั€ั‚ัƒะพะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wirtuozi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒดใ‚กใƒผใƒใƒฅใ‚ชใƒผใ‚ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท virtuoses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ virtuosos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท virtuozlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ฅดํˆฌ์˜ค์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู†ุงู†ูŠู† ุจุงุฑุนูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virtuรณzovรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ virtuรณzi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผ”ๅฅๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ virtuozi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ virtuรณsar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธั€ั‚ัƒะพะทะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒขแƒฃแƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virtuozlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ virtuosos

Etymology

The term 'virtuoso' originates from the Italian word 'virtuoso', which means 'skilled' or 'virtuous'. It is derived from the Latin 'virtus', meaning 'virtue' or 'skill'. The word began to be used in the 17th century to describe exceptionally talented musicians and artists, reflecting a deep appreciation for their extraordinary abilities. Over time, the meaning of 'virtuoso' broadened to include individuals who perform at an expert level in any field, highlighting the high regard for skill and artistry in various disciplines. Today, the term is commonly associated with gifted musicians, particularly those who have mastered their instruments, but it is also applied to anyone demonstrating exceptional talent.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,736, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.