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ONGK-or/ˈɒŋkɔː/

An encore is an extra short performance given because the audience keeps applauding: an encore; play an encore. Finale is the planned end; reprise is a repeat of a number already in the show. Time the encore in the concert review, then name the piece. Mix-up: encore vs encore as a French prompt from the crowd; encode; do not write encore for the advertised last track on the programme.

Meaning

An extra short performance given because the audience keeps applauding.

Examples

• “Time the encore in the concert review, then name the piece, the music paper said.”
• “The crowd called for an encore, which is still a named demand — quote the chant if given.”

Good to know

an encore; play / perform an encore; call for an encore. Contrast: finale (planned end). Trap: encode / the last listed track. Music and drama. An extra number after applause — name the piece.

Near in meaning

extra number, bonus performance, return to the stage

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