To finish
Example: I want to finish playing the song on piano.
Definition
"To finish" in music means to complete playing or performing a piece or a section of a song until it reaches its end. It involves bringing the musical performance to a conclusion, as in the phrase, 'I want to finish playing the song on piano.'
Etymology
The verb "to finish" comes from the Old French word 'finir', which derives from the Latin 'finire', meaning 'to limit or end.' Did you know that the root 'fin-' relates to boundaries or ends, perfectly fitting the idea of completing something like a musical piece?
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"To finish" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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