How to Pronounce "coda"
word
ˈkoʊdə
KOH-duh
kˈəʊdɐ
KOH-duh
Definition
A coda is the concluding section of a piece of music, literature, or another creative work that brings it to an end. It can also refer to something that serves as a conclusion or ending more generally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkoʊdə
British English
kˈəʊdɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOH-duh
UK
KOH-duh
Listen in Context
The song ends with a dramatic coda.
There is a short coda at the end of the story.
The movie's coda explains what happened to the characters.
After all the tension, the peaceful coda felt like a breath of fresh air.