FINALE

finale, close, closing curtain, finis

(noun) the concluding part of any performance

finale, coda

(noun) the closing section of a musical composition

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

finale (plural finales)

The grand end of something, especially a show or piece of music.

(narratology) The chronological conclusion of a series of narrative works.

Antonyms

• premiere

Anagrams

• elafin

Source: Wiktionary


Fi*na"le, n. Etym: [It. See Final.]

Definition: Close; termination; as: (a) (Mus.) The last movement of a symphony, sonata, concerto, or any instrumental composition. (b) The last composition performed in any act of an opera. (c) The closing part, piece, or scene in any public performance or exhibition.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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