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Bratche (Ger.) (bratch-eh)

The viola. Corruption of the Italian Braccia (brats-chia), the arm-viol.

Bravo (masc.) (It.), Brava (fem.) (bravah), Bravi (plu.) (bra-vee). Literally, brave. Used to applaud performers, meaning "well done." Bravura (It.) (bra-voo' - rah). Boldness; brilliancy. A composition designed to exhibit the powers of the performer.