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virtuoso

Syllabification: (vir·tu·o·so)
Pronunciation: /ˌvərCHo͞oˈōsō/
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Definition of virtuoso

noun (plural virtuosi /-sē/ or virtuosos)

  • a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit:a celebrated clarinet virtuoso [as modifier]:virtuoso guitar playing
  • a person with a special knowledge of or interest in works of art or curios.

Derivatives

virtuosic

Pronunciation: /-ˈäsik, -ˈōsik/
adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from Italian, literally 'learned, skillful', from late Latin virtuosus (see virtuous)

The plural of virtuoso can be spelled virtuosi (as in the original Italian) or virtuosos.

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