wunderkinder
Exceptionally gifted youngsters
Wunderkinder is the German plural of wunderkind, meaning child prodigies—young people who display exceptional talent or ability in a particular field.
English speakers use it when referring to multiple prodigies: The music conservatory has produced several wunderkinder over the decades.
The English plural wunderkinds is equally acceptable.
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- intellectMental reasoning capacity
- precocityPremature mental development
- giftednessExceptional innate ability
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
prodigious · savant · whiz-kid · brainiac · mastermind · polymath · phenomenal · quick-witted
Eighteenth-century Austrian composer
Developed before typical age
- nurseryRoom for infants
- kindergartenEarly schooling for youngsters
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
curiosity · growth · imagination · milestone · advancement · schooling · tutoring · enrichment
Distinguished musical leader
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
- pianistOne who plays piano
- violinistOne who bows strings
concerto · bravura · technique · repertoire · prodigious · improvisation · performance · recital
brilliance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- intellectMental reasoning capacity
- precocityPremature mental development
- giftednessExceptional innate ability
exceptional · prodigious · savant · whiz-kid · brainiac · mastermind · polymath · phenomenal · quick-witted · ingenious
Mozart
Eighteenth-century Austrian composer
precocious
Developed before typical age
- nurseryRoom for infants
- kindergartenEarly schooling for youngsters
- developmentProgress toward maturity
learning · curiosity · growth · imagination · milestone · advancement · schooling · tutoring · enrichment · acceleration
maestro
Distinguished musical leader
violinist · concerto · bravura · technique · repertoire · prodigious · improvisation · performance · recital · debut
wunderkindermediocrities
Unremarkable people or things
average Joes · ordinary people · also-rans · nonentities · nobodies