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

Video: Plane crash at @NHRA season finale at @PomonaDragstrip - there were survivors who were taken to area hospitals according to witnesses.

From Los Angeles Times

It seemed all set to boil into a claustrophobically close finale, just as the pair's meeting in Paris did a year ago.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

In 1991, they were 3-12 and had lost nine consecutive games when Robinson announced his resignation a few days before the season finale.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• climax
• conclusion
• denouement