In music, encore means: An extra song or piece performed at the end of a concert after the audience calls the performers back with applause.
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How it is used
Bands 'come back for an encore', 'play two songs as an encore' or plan an 'encore break' in the setlist. In classical concerts, soloists often play a short encore piece. Audiences may shout 'Encore!' or 'One more song!'.
Example sentences
They came back for an encore and finished with their first hit.
The pianist played a short Chopin waltz as an encore.
Common collocations
play an encore
come back for an encore
as an encore
encore piece
encore break
Related terms
setlistThe list of songs a band or artist plans to play at a show, in order. A 'set' is one continuous block of performance.
gigAn informal word for a live performance by a musician or band, especially a paid one in a bar, club or at an event.
soloA section of music played or sung by one performer, often featured above the rest of the band, or a whole piece written for a single performer.
headlinerThe main performer at a concert or festival, whose name is shown first or biggest and who usually plays last and longest.
tourA series of concerts in different cities or countries, usually planned to promote a new album and to earn live income.
