Both Uses of
finale
in
The Magic Mountain
- "Yes, yes," Hans Castorp said in somber gratitude, and put on the finale, where everyone congratulated young Jose for standing up to his officer and thus cutting off his retreat, so that he would now have to desert the colors, just as Carmen had demanded, to his horror, only moments before.†
Chpt 7.7
- Then it moved on to the finale, the reprise, with augmented orchestra swelling in massive tones: "O Lord of heaven, hear my prayer."†
Chpt 7.8 *
Definition:
the final part of a series of events -- often of a performance and especially a musical performance