An archaic or rare variant spelling of bravura; a display of boldness or technical skill.
An older or alternative French-influenced spelling of the Italian 'bravura,' reflecting historical variations in how the word was adapted into English before standardization.
This is a ghost word—a spelling so rare that most modern dictionaries don't even list it, but it shows how English adopted Italian musical terms through French intermediaries centuries ago.
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