The encore
Example: The band played the encore after the concert ended.
Definition
"The encore" in music refers to an additional performance given by a musician or a band at the end of a concert, usually in response to the audience's enthusiastic applause and demand for more.
Etymology
The word "the encore" comes from the French word 'encore,' which means 'again' or 'still.' It was adopted into English to describe an additional performance requested by the audience after the main program ends. Did you know? The tradition of encores dates back to the 17th century in European theaters.
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"The encore" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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