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DictionaryencoreAdditional performance
noun / interjection / verb

encore

AHN-kor/ˈɑːnkɔːr/

An extra performance given or requested after the scheduled ending.

The violinist returns after her bow to play an encore.

A compact two-moment concert sequence: a violinist takes her closing bow with a bouquet while the audience applauds standing; she then plays again, with the bouquet now resting beside her and the same audience seated and listening.
Etymology
encoreFrenchagain, still

French encore means “again” or “still.” Used as a call for more, it became the name for the additional performance given after the scheduled program.

In context

Co-operatives UK222:08
unfortunately run out of our slot but it's obviously been a music panel we do have an encore um garand davis mp is going to uh speak to us now
Co-op Congress 2022 – Friday 17 June

More examples

  • The audience shouted encore.
  • They encored the soloist twice.
  • The orchestra is encoring the popular march.

Forms

encore · encores · encored · encoring

Similar words

repeat
Need not be requested or follow a finished performance.
curtain call
Brings performers back for applause rather than another performance.