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coda

coda

7 6.6
A short part at the end of a piece of music that finishes the main theme
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊdə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : coda
  • In a lovely post-performance coda, the theme from Schubert's Unfinished came on in my head and cloyed there.
  • introduction and coda

While above the muting surface your beautiful burning friend loops the Beethoven coda again and again.

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Examples

  • Thus, the scene provides a certain structural and thematic coda to the first half of the film.

    Academic text (2017)
  • In the coda, Bea asserts that she provided for her children's educational formation.

    Academic text (2017)
  • In the movement's coda, this is even more the case.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Each one, subtitled with a letter, becomes the coda of a section.

    Academic text (2007)
  • A tranquil coda to conclude a dramatic evening.

  • Neoliberalism, the boldest case in point here, creeps throughout the book and provides a salient coda for the ensemble.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The final movement of the symphony serves as a powerful coda, bringing the entire piece to a dramatic close.

  • After the intense performance, the band played a cheerful coda, leaving the audience in high spirits.

  • Her speech ended with a heartfelt coda that summarized the key points and inspired everyone in the room.

Synonyms

end
vscoda
1.0

The final part of something, like an event or story

is a specific musical passage used to close a composition, not general stopping points
ending
vscoda
398 1.0

The final part of something, like an event, story, or relationship

is the specific musical passage that ends a composition rather than any final part
finale
vscoda
180 3.6

The last, most exciting part of a show or event

is usually a concluding passage without implying a dramatic or most important climax
conclusion
vscoda
167 2.2

The last part of an event, activity, or piece of writing

is the musical passage that ends a piece, not the end of text or idea
outro
vscoda
1 6.8

The closing part of a song, show, or episode

is a musical passage for ending pieces rather than general media closings
cabaletta
vscoda
  • Specialized
9.9

A fast lively ending of an opera song that shows the singer's skill

is a general musical ending, not limited to fast operatic finales
afterplay
vscoda
7.8

A short section after the main performance that closes the show

is the musical passage that ends a piece rather than generic performance closers

How Conclusive

finale
180 3.6
coda
  • Specialized
7 6.6
postlude
8.8

Surface Forms

coda singular
codas plural

Etymology

Coda comes from the Italian word coda, from Latin cauda, both meaning 'tail'. So a coda is like the 'tail' of a piece of music that wraps up and finishes the work.