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

She had spent weeks in Mexico preparing for the finale of the prestigious beauty contest.

From BBC

The score subtly shifts from zydeco to rara — the tones transitioning from that of a backwoods party to a street parade — before leading to an Afro-Cuban finale that builds to the sing-along “Dig a Little Deeper.”

From Los Angeles Times

Rivera talked to The Times about the finale, the work that went into creating a complicated portrait of a figure many have judged based on the headlines that followed his imprisonment and death, and why he’s slowly learning to bask in the praise that’s been heaped on him for this breakout performance.

From Los Angeles Times

The season finale of “American Sports Story” laid bare the tragic end for Aaron Hernandez, that once promising NFL player.

From Los Angeles Times

Then over time, we get to the season finale, where all of these things are pulling at each other.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• climax
• conclusion
• denouement