Virtuoos
Example: Hij speelde de piano virtuoos tijdens het concert gisteren.
Definition
"Virtuoos" describes someone, especially a musician, who performs with exceptional skill and artistry, demonstrating remarkable technical ability and expressive power. In music, a virtuoos impresses audiences with flawless execution and captivating interpretation.
Etymology
The word "virtuoos" comes from the Italian 'virtuoso,' meaning a person skilled in music or the arts. It ultimately traces back to the Latin 'virtus,' meaning excellence or virtue. Did you know? The term originally referred more broadly to anyone possessing great skill or moral excellence before becoming specialized in music.
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"Virtuoos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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