Coda

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊdə/

Definitions of coda

noun a concluding event, remark, or section

Example Sentences

A1 In music, a coda is a passage that brings a piece to an end.

A2 The coda of the book provided a satisfying conclusion to the story.

B1 The coda of the presentation summarized the main points discussed.

B2 The coda of the film tied up all the loose ends and left the audience feeling fulfilled.

C1 The coda of the symphony was a powerful and emotional conclusion to the piece.

C2 The writer's use of a coda in the final chapter added depth and complexity to the novel.

Examples of coda in a Sentence

formal In music theory, a coda is a passage that brings a piece to an end.

informal The coda of the song was so catchy, everyone was singing along.

slang I'll catch you at the coda of the party, don't leave without saying goodbye.

figurative The final decision served as the coda to their long-standing disagreement.

Grammatical Forms of coda

• past tense: coded
• plural: codas
• comparative: more coda
• superlative: most coda
• present tense: code
• future tense: will code
• perfect tense: have coded
• continuous tense: coding
• singular: coda
• positive degree: coda
• infinitive: to code
• gerund: coding
• participle: coded

Origin and Evolution of coda

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: Italian/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'coda' originated from the Italian language, specifically from the Latin word 'cauda' meaning 'tail'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in music to refer to a concluding passage that brings a piece to an end, 'coda' has evolved to also mean a concluding section of any work or discourse.