word
coda
KOH-duh
ˈkoʊdəListen
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Syllable breakdown
coda
Dictionary meaning
The final passage of a piece or movement, bringing it to a conclusion.
History and origin
Italian — 'tail'.
Examples
- The symphony's coda lasted over five minutes, cycling through earlier themes.
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