violin virtuoso
Bow-wielding musical genius
A violin virtuoso is a violinist of exceptional technical skill and artistic mastery.
The term implies not just competence but brilliance—someone whose playing transcends ordinary ability: She was a violin virtuoso by age twelve.
Virtuosos typically perform as soloists rather than in orchestra sections.
- PaganiniFamed nineteenth-century violinist
- musical prodigyExceptionally gifted young performer
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- bowingBending forward in deference
- left handBody's sinister appendage
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