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postlude

/ˈpɒstljuːd/ noun · British & US
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What does postlude mean?

noun

A piece of music played after a concert or service, typically as a final item on the program. A postlude is often a short, informal piece, such as a improvisation or a fragment of a larger work.

Example

"The organist played a beautiful postlude to close the church service."

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