Example: She performed the piano concerto virtuosically, impressing everyone.
Definition
"Virtuosically" is an adverb describing the manner of performing music with exceptional skill and artistry, demonstrating technical mastery and expressive finesse. For example, playing a piano concerto virtuosically means executing it with remarkable technical ability and emotional depth.
The word "virtuosically" derives from the adjective "virtuosic," which comes from "virtuoso," an Italian term meaning a highly skilled musician or artist. "Virtuoso" itself originated from the Latin word "virtus," meaning excellence or virtue. Did you know? The term originally described moral excellence before it became associated with artistic skill.
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"Virtuosically" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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