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Schlussakkord

final chord

noun SHLUS-a-kord Rare
Arts & Culture Music

Also means

concluding chord

Usage Note

Schlussakkord is the last chord of a musical piece, which in tonal music typically resolves to the tonic. Figuratively, der Schlussakkord means the conclusion or final act of any event, e.g. als Schlussakkord der Tagung.

Examples

"Der Schlussakkord der Sinfonie hallte noch lange im Saal nach."

Natural Translation

The final chord of the symphony continued to ring through the hall for a long time.

Literal Translation

The final-chord of the symphony echoed still long in the hall after.

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