brava
Soprano's standing ovation
Brava is the feminine form of bravo, shouted to applaud a female performer: Brava! Brava!
The distinction follows Italian grammar, where bravo agrees with the gender of the person praised.
In practice, English speakers often use bravo for everyone, making brava a mark of operatic sophistication or affectation.
Extended audience applause
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
encore · kudos · accolades · tribute · homage · salute · recognition · plaudits
Operatic solo piece
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
- prima donnaTemperamental, self-important person
- mezzo-sopranoMedium female singing voice
coloratura · curtain call · encore · standing ovation · bel canto · libretto · virtuoso · recitative
ovation
Extended audience applause
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- standing ovationApplause while risen
curtain call · encore · kudos · accolades · tribute · homage · salute · recognition · plaudits · honors
aria
Operatic solo piece
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
- prima donnaTemperamental, self-important person
mezzo-soprano · coloratura · curtain call · encore · standing ovation · bel canto · libretto · virtuoso · recitative · La Scala
- be braveAct despite fear
- put on a brave facePretend confidence despite anxiety
- brave face
- putting on a brave faceDisplaying false courage
- brave soul
- home of the brave
brave, bravery, bravo, bravado, bravest, braved, braver, bravos