virtuosity
/ˌvɜːtʃuˈɒsəti/ (bre, ipa) · [vɚtʃuˈɑsɪti] /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈɑːsəti/ (ame, ipa) · [vɚtʃuˈɑsɪti] /ˌvər-chü-ˈä-sə-tē How to pronounce virtuosity (audio)/ (ame, mw)
virtuosity — noun
1. outstanding technical ability in an artistic skill such as music, where the shee
outstanding technical ability in an artistic skill such as music, where the sheer level of mastery becomes something impressive and exciting to witness.
Rachel's virtuosity on the cello left the entire concert hall speechless.
virtuosity + on + instrument
The young pianist's virtuosity in the final movement brought the audience to their feet.
virtuosity in + specific piece or section
Obi watched the guitarist's fingers blur across the strings with astonishing virtuosity.
Liang's violin virtuosity earned him a standing ovation at the Tokyo competition.
No one could match Esteban's technical virtuosity on the flamenco guitar that night.
- mastery
broader — can mean deep understanding without the showy, performative quality of virtuosity
- brilliance
emphasises exceptional cleverness or brightness rather than practised technical skill
- expertise
more neutral and general — a doctor has expertise, but you would not normally speak of a doctor's virtuosity
- ineptitude
a complete lack of skill, the direct opposite of virtuosity
文法句型
virtuosity + on + instrument
virtuosity + in + art form / field
virtuosity + of + performer
用法筆記
Almost always singular and uncountable. Most often used about musical performance, but can apply to dance, acting, or any art that demands visible technical mastery.