coda
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6.6
- noun
- /ˈkoʊdə/
- Specialized
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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.
- While above the muting surface your beautiful burning friend loops the Beethoven coda again and again.
- OK, let's let's start with with most recent coda.
Examples
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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.
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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.
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After the intense performance, the band played a cheerful coda, leaving the audience in high spirits.
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Her speech ended with a heartfelt coda that summarized the key points and inspired everyone in the room.
Synonyms
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1.0
The final part of something, like an event or story
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1.0
The final part of something, like an event, story, or relationship
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3.6
The last, most exciting part of a show or event
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2.2
The last part of an event, activity, or piece of writing
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6.8
The closing part of a song, show, or episode
A fast lively ending of an opera song that shows the singer's skill
A short section after the main performance that closes the show
How Conclusive
Surface Forms
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.