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 team reported the problem to the league, and technicians from the court vendor determined the surface was unplayable for the group stage finale, according to a team spokesperson.

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Drag Race UK's series seven finale.

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Top 30 for the first time after it played during the Season 4 finale, the streamer added.

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Rassie Erasmus is denied the services of several players for the autumn finale, which is outside World Rugby's official Test window, but still names a formidable side for Cardiff.

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Three further instalments are due to be released at Christmas, with the finale at New Year.

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Related Words

• climax 
• conclusion 
• denouement