Home › Glossary › Letter F

finalè

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

Want to hear it? Click the Listen button to hear the browser speak the word using text-to-speech!

The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

An archaic term for a final part or conclusion, often used in the context of performances or speeches.

Detailed Definition
The term 'finalè' refers to the concluding section of a performance or discourse, often signifying the end of a significant event. In the context of the poem, it emphasizes the culmination of philosophical teachings and discussions, suggesting a grand closure to the intellectual journey undertaken by the students. Its usage reflects a more formal or theatrical tone, which aligns with the academic setting of the poem.
Example
Example in poetry:
"...base and finalè too for all metaphysics" (finale, conclusion); "The finalè of the symphony rang out" (musical); "Death is the finalè of life's drama" (philosophical); "The finalè of the poem left a haunting echo" (literary); "The finalè of the battle brought peace" (historical)
Additional Notes
The word 'finalè' appears in the context of concluding a significant philosophical discourse, highlighting its importance as a term that signifies closure.; Found in the poem, The Base of All Metaphysics by Walt Whitman
Other Meanings of “finalè”
Also Known As
grand finale concluding flourish ultimate cadence dramatic close
Skip to main content