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Date: 1700-1800
Language: Italian
Origin: Latin finalis; FINAL1

finale

 noun
     
Related topics: Performing, Music
fi‧na‧le [countable]
APMAP the last part of a piece of music or of a show, event etc:
the finale of a Broadway show
a game with a dramatic finale
grand finale (=very impressive end to a show)
The fireworks were the grand finale of the ceremonies.
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