Bravura \Bra*vu"ra\, n. [It., (properly) bravery, spirit, from bravo. See Brave.]

(Mus.) A florid, brilliant style of music, written for effect, to show the range and flexibility of a singer's voice, or the technical force and skill of a performer; virtuoso music.

Aria di bravura[It.]

, a florid air demanding brilliant execution.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)