Virtuoos
Example: De virtuoze pianist speelde het moeilijke stuk moeiteloos.
Definition
"Virtuoos" describes someone highly skilled and masterful in performing music, often demonstrating exceptional technical ability and artistry. For example, a virtuous pianist plays difficult pieces effortlessly, showcasing their outstanding musical talent.
Etymology
The word "virtuoos" comes from the Italian 'virtuoso,' meaning a person with outstanding skill, particularly in music. It traces back to Latin 'virtus,' meaning excellence or virtue. Did you know? The term originally referred to moral excellence before evolving to denote exceptional artistic skill.
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"Virtuoos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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