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postlude

/ˈpəʊst.luːd/

/ˈpoʊst.lud/

Translations

postludenoun

postludes

/ˈpəʊst.luːd/

/ˈpoʊst.lud/

The organist played a beautiful postlude at the end of the service.

Органист исполнил красивую постлюдию в конце службы.

Synonyms

postludeverb

postluded

Past Simple

postluded

Past Participle

postluding

Gerund

/ˈpəʊst.ljuːd/

/ˈpoʊst.lud/

Rare but attested verb meaning 'to play or provide a postlude'.

Synonyms

wrap up

add on

tag on

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.