finale

[ fi-nal-ee, -nah-lee ]

noun

1. the last piece, division, or movement of a concert, opera, or composition.
2. the concluding part of any performance, course of proceedings, etc.; end.

finale

/ fɪˈnɑːlɪ /

noun

1. the concluding part of any performance or presentation
2. the closing section or movement of a musical composition

Word History and Origins

Origin of finale¹

1715–25; < Italian, noun use of finale (adj.) < Latin fīnālis final

Word History and Origins

Origin of finale¹

C18: from Italian, n use of adj finale , from Latin fīnālis final

Example Sentences

Although Chicago rallied to set up a tense finale, the Bears could not find the points required in the closing stages, failing to use their final timeout as their losing run extended to six games.

From BBC

For the finale, each pair performed a freestyle accompanied by additional dancers, as well as a “judges’ redemption” dance.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking again by phone a few days after the “Agatha” finale — which ends with Agatha sacrificing her life and agreeing to act as a kind of spiritual guide to Wanda’s son, Billy a.k.a.

From Los Angeles Times

Against Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen fought tooth and nail intensely all year and clinched it in that controversial finale in Abu Dhabi when the race director rode roughshod through the rule book.

From BBC

Borthwick's side failed to score in the final quarter against the All Blacks and Springboks, while their two converted late tries were matched by the Wallabies in a frantic finale.

From BBC

Related Words

• climax
• conclusion
• denouement