Coda: meaning, definitions and examples

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coda

 

[ หˆkษ™สŠdษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music term

A coda is a concluding passage of a piece of music that brings it to an end. It can be thought of like a final section that rounds off the composition. In many musical forms, the coda serves to summarize the main ideas or themes of the piece. It often features distinctive musical phrases or motifs that encapsulate the work's overall character and style.

Synonyms

conclusion, ending, finale

Examples of usage

  • The symphony ended with a dramatic coda.
  • The coda of the song added a surprising twist.
  • In the final coda, the orchestra played softly.
Context #2 | Noun

linguistics

In linguistics, a coda refers to the segment or segments of a syllable that follow the nucleus. It consists of the consonant sounds that are arranged after the vowel in a syllable. The coda can change the syllable's meaning or character and often plays a significant role in phonology and the rules of syllable structure across languages.

Synonyms

consonant cluster, syllable ending

Examples of usage

  • The word 'cat' has a coda of 't'.
  • In many languages, the coda is optional.
  • Different codas can alter the pronunciation of syllables.

Translations

Translations of the word "coda" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคกเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Coda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ coda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coda

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุฏุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐพๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coda

Etymology

The word 'coda' comes from the Italian term, which means 'tail'. Its use in music dates back to the late 18th century, when composers began to employ codas to signify the conclusion of their compositions. The term is derived from the Latin 'cauda', carrying a similar meaning. The linguistic use of 'coda' emerged later, as phonetics and syllable structure began to be analyzed more rigorously. Its adoption in various fields showcases the versatility of the term and its roots in classical music and language studies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,062, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.