virtuose

/vɜːrˈtʊəsoʊ/; /vəˈrtuːzoʊ/ (UK) /vərˈtuːzoʊ/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a great deal of skill or knowledge in a particular area, especially music.

“The pianist was widely regarded as a virtuoso in the classical music scene.”

2. adjective

Extremely skilled or talented at something, especially music.

“The virtuoso performance of the violinist left the audience in awe.”

Synonyms

  • expert
  • master
  • prodigy

Antonyms

  • amateur
  • unskilled