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postlude

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post·lude  (pstld)
n.
1. Music
a. An organ voluntary played at the end of a church service.
b. A concluding piece.
2. A final chapter or phase.


postlude [ˈpəʊstluːd]
n
1. (Music, other) Music a final or concluding piece or movement
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a voluntary played at the end of a Church service
[from post- + -lude, from Latin lūdus game; compare prelude]
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Noun1.postlude - a voluntary played at the end of a religious service
voluntary - composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance
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Byline: Benjamin Ivry - Lauma Skride: Mendelssohn-Hensel: The Year Sony BMG - Works by the composer Fanny Hensel (1805-1847), sister of the noted Felix Mendelssohn, have been joyously rediscovered in recent years, especially The Year, a 13-movement suite for piano in which each month is characterized, with a poetic postlude.
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The choir seemed more at home here and the powerful prelude and postlude were among many excellent contributions to the concert made by organist Tom Moore.
 
 
 
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