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

Clemson scored 31 points in the first quarter, Trevor Lawrence threw for 403 yards and two touchdowns in his first game in a month and the Tigers cruised to a 52-17 rout of the Panthers in their home finale.

From Washington Post

How much of that consideration ultimately went into the finale is difficult to say.

From Vox

However, two things happened during the finale that managed to redeem the season.

From Washington Post

That’s why it was mildly thrilling during the finale when there was actual drama.

From Washington Post

Lorelai and Luke’s unresolved tension is steadily rocketing up as the season heads toward the finale.

From Vox

And in the season finale, I cringed so hard that tears finally came out.

From The Daily Beast

When things reached the ludicrous crescendo of the finale—when neither story made sense—my heart sank.

From The Daily Beast

Their reward: what is possibly the most infuriating series finale of the new millennium.

From The Daily Beast

The hit podcast Serial uploaded its first season finale Thursday morning.

From The Daily Beast

That this kind of episode was The Newsroom finale was…confusing.

From The Daily Beast

Think what appetites these Americans have: after every performance Blow was obliged to repeat the entire finale!

From Project Gutenberg

For the multitude, it is simply an unpleasant finale to the life of a well known man.

From Project Gutenberg

The finale of the first act produced an effect which fairly astonished me.

From Project Gutenberg

In the very beginning of this grand finale we learn therefore that the visions concern the land of Israel.

From Project Gutenberg

Love —obstacles—misery—tears—despair—glimmer of hope—unexpected solution of difficulties—happy finale.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• climax
• conclusion
• denouement