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encore
[ahng-kawr, -kohr, ahn-]
interjection
again; once more (used by an audience in calling for an additional number or piece).
noun
a demand, as by applause, for a repetition of a song, act, etc., or for a performance of a number or piece additional to those on a program, or for a reappearance by the performers, as at the end of a concert, recital, etc.
the performance or reappearance in response to such a demand.
He chose a Chopin nocturne for his encore.
any repeated or additional performance or appearance, as a rerun of a telecast or a rematch in sports.
verb (used with object)
to call for a repetition of.
to call for an encore from (a performer).
encore
/ ˈɒŋ°ìÉ”Ë /
interjection
again; once more: used by an audience to demand an extra or repeated performance
noun
an extra or repeated performance given in response to enthusiastic demand
verb
(tr) to demand an extra or repeated performance of (a work, piece of music, etc) by (a performer)
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of encore1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of encore1
Example Sentences
In an encore to her heroics at the plate and dominance in relief the night before, Kaitlyn Terry took the mound with poise and command.
Aimard added a couple more “Notations†as an encore to his soulful, robust way with Bartok’s concerto, especially in the beautiful middle movement.
Hortiz set the table for his successful debut season as an NFL general manager by acing his first draft and hopes to follow up with an equally impressive encore this week.
Our staff out in the field compiled the 25 moments they’ll remember about this year’s edition of Coachella, which has an encore next weekend.
With Bach’s Magnificat and an encore of “Happy, Happy Shall We Be†from Handel’s “Semele,†“Dixit Dominus†made sure that happiness prevailed.
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