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

The actor discusses how she was able to tap into the news and the presidential election for her role on the Netflix series, which featured a surprising twist in the Season 2 finale.

From Los Angeles Times

Desplat’s score complements several monologues, punctuates scene transitions and montages, and raises the heat on the supernatural finale.

From Los Angeles Times

Maguire levelled with a 71 before coming through a nervy finale on the colours.

From BBC

The series was renewed in February 2022 even before the airing of its chaotic-yet-pivotal finale that sees Rue hitting rock bottom.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• climax
• conclusion
• denouement