virtuosities

virtuosities
n. exceptional skill or ability in a certain field (especially music); great appreciation for or knowledge of fine artsvir·tu·os·i·ty || ‚vɜrtʃʊ'ɑsətɪ /‚vɜːtʃʊ'ɒs-

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