Meaning of finale in English

1. Pronunciation

   /fəˈnæli/

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1. Noun

   finale

   Etymology

   mid 18th century: from Italian, from Latin finalis (see final)

   Definitions

   1. the temporal end

   Examples

   • « the concluding time »
   • « the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell »
   • « the market was up at the finish »
   • « they were playing better at the close of the season »
2. 2. the closing section of a musical composition
3. 3. the concluding part of any performance