1. a concluding section of a musical composition that brings it to a formal close
Usage: music
2. a concluding part of something, especially a literary work or speech

Examples

• The symphony ended with a dramatic coda that repeated the main theme.
• Beethoven’s piano sonatas often feature elaborate codas.
• The novel’s coda revealed what happened to the characters years later.
• His speech included a brief coda thanking the volunteers.
• The composer added a quiet coda to bring the piece to a gentle close.
• The book’s coda tied up all the loose ends from the story.