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postlude

UK
/ˈpəʊst.luːd/
US
/ˈpoʊst.lud/

Translations

postludenoun
postludes
pl
UK
/ˈpəʊst.luːd/
US
/ˈpoʊst.lud/
postludeMusique; notamment à la fin d’un office religieux.
The organist played a beautiful postlude as the congregation exited the church.
L’organiste a joué un beau postlude pendant que l’assemblée quittait l’église.
Additional translations
épiloguePar extension; registre soutenu.
Synonyms
epilogue
conclusion
afterpiece
finale
coda
postludeverb
postluded
Past Simple
postluded
Past Participle
postluding
Gerund
UK
/ˈpəʊst.ljuːd/
US
/ˈpoʊst.lud/
Rare but attested verb meaning 'to play or provide a postlude'.
Additional translations
clôturerEmploi rare; surtout en contexte musical ou liturgique.
Synonyms
epilogize
tag on
follow
attach
add on
append
wrap up
close
finish
end
conclude

Definitions

postludenoun
A concluding piece of music, especially an organ piece played at the end of a church service.
The organist played a beautiful postlude as the congregation exited the church.
A concluding section or passage, often serving as a summary or final comment.
The book's postlude provided a thoughtful reflection on the themes discussed in the chapters.
postludeverb
To play or perform a postlude; to conclude (especially a church service) with a final musical piece.
The organist will postlude with a triumphant hymn.
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