word
Italian
coda
KOH-duh
ˈkoʊdəListen
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Syllable breakdown
coda
Sounds like
Say 'KOH-duh'.
Dictionary meaning
A passage that brings a piece of music to an end; by extension, a concluding section of any kind.
History and origin
Italian — 'coda' (tail).
Examples
- Beethoven's Fifth Symphony ends with a triumphant coda that is almost as long as the movement itself.
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