finale
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1 performance/music (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Musicthe last part of a show or a piece of music, often played with a lot of energy.
the concluding movement of a musical work or the final scene of a performance, often characterised by increased intensity or a full ensemble.
ExampleThe orchestra played a fast, exciting finale that made the audience stand up and cheer.
ExampleThe opera reached its emotional peak during the grand finale, where the entire cast returned to the stage for a final, powerful chorus.
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2 narrative/series (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe final episode of a TV show or the last book in a series that finishes the story.
the chronological conclusion of a narrative arc, particularly in television series or multi-volume literary works.
ExampleMillions of people watched the series finale to see how the story finally ended.
ExampleFans debated the controversial series finale for weeks, arguing over whether the protagonist's fate was a fitting end to the decade-long saga.
- finish
- resolution
- denouement
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3 event/celebration (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe impressive end to a public event, like a fireworks show.
the spectacular or climactic end to a public event or sequence of celebrations.
ExampleThe festival ended with a spectacular fireworks finale over the lake.
ExampleThe charity gala concluded with a surprise musical finale, serving as a celebratory thank-you to the donors who had supported the cause throughout the year.
From Italian finale (“ending”), from Late Latin fīnālis, from Latin fīnis (“end; boundary, limit”). Doublet of final.