SuaviloquyToday’s word

finale

Finale, n.

Etymology: [It. See Final.]

Close; termination; as: (a) (Mus.) The last movement of a symphony, sonata, concerto, or any instrumental composition. (b) The last composition performed in any act of an opera. (c) The closing part, piece, or scene in any public performance or exhibition.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for finale; he lists it under end.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.