finale

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the temporal end; the concluding time
    the closing section of a musical composition
    the concluding part of any performance

Word Origin

finale (n.)
1783, a musical term, from noun use of Italian finale "final," from Latin finalis "of or pertaining to an end" (see final). From 1724 as an Italian word in English. Figurative use by 1810.

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Antonym

n.

prelude

Example

1. It has been an appropriate finale to his career .
2. Bringing the show to a rousing finale , perchance ?
3. All the dancers come on stage during the grand finale .
4. The concert ended in a grand finale .
5. He deserved his gold-medal finale on saturday .

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