Meaning of virtuoso in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌvərtʃəˈwoʊsoʊ/

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  1. Noun

    virtuoso

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry

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  • « Being insecure - I'm a master, a virtuoso - they can be handing me the keys to the kingdom and all I can think is, I hope I don't drop the key. »
    M. Night Shyamalan

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