I. brə-ˈvyu̇r-ə, brä-, -ˈvu̇r- noun
Etymology: Italian, literally, bravery, from bravare to show off — more at bravado
Date: 1757
1. : a musical passage requiring exceptional agility and technical skill in execution
2. : a florid brilliant style
3. : a show of daring or brilliance
II. adjective
Date: 1920
1. : marked by a dazzling display of skill
a bravura performance
2. : ornate , showy