virtuosi
Exceptionally skilled performers
Virtuosi is the plural of virtuoso—people with exceptional skill, especially in music or another art.
The Italian plural sounds more formal or old-fashioned than virtuosos: The festival attracted virtuosi from across Europe.
Both plurals are correct, though virtuosos is now more common in everyday English.
Solo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
- cadenzaExtended solo passage
recital · soloist · maestro · chamber · opera · fugue · baroque · harpsichord
Skill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- prowessOutstanding skill or valor
finesse · craftsmanship · precision · genius · talent · aptitude · facility · artistry
Solo musical performance
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- ovationExtended audience applause
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- crescendoGradual increase in loudness
fortissimo · pianissimo · allegro · adagio · legato · staccato · prelude · intermezzo
Creator of musical works
- pianistOne who plays piano
- violinistOne who bows strings
- cellistBowed-string musician
- guitaristOne who plays six strings
conductor · sculptor · painter · choreographer · filmmaker · photographer · instrumentalist · vocalist
concerto
Solo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
cadenza · recital · soloist · maestro · chamber · opera · fugue · baroque · harpsichord · violin
expertise
Skill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
prowess · finesse · craftsmanship · precision · genius · talent · aptitude · facility · artistry · technique
recital
Solo musical performance
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- ovationExtended audience applause
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
crescendo · fortissimo · pianissimo · allegro · adagio · legato · staccato · prelude · intermezzo · showmanship
composer
Creator of musical works
guitarist · conductor · sculptor · painter · choreographer · filmmaker · photographer · instrumentalist · vocalist · performer
virtuosibeginners
Those newly learning
novices · amateurs · incompetents · neophytes · tyros
virtuosiamateurs
Nonprofessional participants
hobbyists · dilettantes · dabblers · Sunday painters · weekend warriors
- piano virtuosoMaster of the keys
- guitar virtuoso
- virtuoso performanceDisplay of exceptional skill
- violin virtuosoMaster of bowed strings
- musical virtuosityExceptional technical skill performing
- keyboard virtuosoMasterful keys player