La coda
Example: La coda de cette symphonie apporte une conclusion brillante.
Definition
"La coda" in music refers to a concluding section of a piece or movement that brings it to a formal close, often adding a final flourish or emphasis to the composition. It is typically a distinct ending passage after the main themes have been developed.
Etymology
The term "la coda" comes from the Italian word 'coda', meaning 'tail'. It was adopted into French musical vocabulary to describe the 'tail' or final passage of a musical composition, highlighting its role as an ending extension. Did you know that the concept of a 'tail' in music visually parallels the tail of an animal, emphasizing how the coda trails the main body of the piece?
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