“Bravura” comes to English directly from Italian, where it means “skill.” In English, the noun “bravura” indicates a high level of skill or mastery in something, but it also suggests an air of daring. The Italian loanword could apply to athletic feats, but “bravura” can also describe musical performances, acting, artistic skill, and dance. It can be used as an adjective, too, essentially with the same meaning: A brilliant show could be called a “bravura performance.”