De coda
Example: De coda in het muziekstuk gaf een verrassend effect aan het einde.
Definition
"De coda" in music refers to a concluding passage or section that brings a piece or movement to an end, often providing a final emphasis or flourish that wraps up the composition effectively.
Etymology
The term "de coda" originates from the Italian word 'coda,' meaning 'tail.' It was adopted into musical terminology to describe the 'tail' or ending part of a composition. Did you know? The concept of a coda helps musicians and listeners recognize the conclusion of a piece.
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"De coda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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