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noun en·core \ ˈän-ˌkȯr \
|Updated on: 14 Aug 2018

Definition of encore

1 : a demand for repetition or reappearance made by an audience
2 a : a reappearance or additional performance demanded by an audience
b : a second achievement especially that surpasses the first
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encore

verb

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Examples of encore in a Sentence

  1. He sang a folk song as an encore.

  2. Her first novel was a best seller—but what is she going to do for an encore?

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Origin and Etymology of encore

French, still, again

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

ENCORE Defined for English Language Learners

encore

noun

Definition of encore for English Language Learners

  • : an extra piece of music performed in response to a request from the audience

  • : something that follows a success

ENCORE Defined for Kids

encore

noun en·core \ ˈän-ˌkȯr \

Definition of encore for Students

1 : a demand by an audience for a performance to continue or be repeated
2 : a further appearance or performance given in response to applause

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