Italian - English (British) translations for "coda"
"coda" Italian translation
Translation
tail
Definition
Coda is an Italian noun that refers to the concluding section of a musical composition, typically forming an addition to the basic structure.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: Tail
La coda del cane è molto lunga.
The dog's tail is very long.
Meaning: Queue
C'è una lunga coda alla cassa del supermercato.
There is a long queue at the supermarket checkout.
Meaning: End
Il film ha una sorprendente coda che lascia il pubblico senza parole.
The movie has a surprising end that leaves the audience speechless.
Meaning: Code
Ho bisogno di modificare la coda del programma per risolvere un bug.
I need to modify the code of the program to fix a bug.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: La coda del cane è lunga.
A1: The dog's tail is long.
A1: Ho tagliato la coda della mela.
A1: I cut off the apple's stem.
A1: C'è una lunga coda alla cassa.
A1: There is a long line at the checkout.
B1: Sono in coda per il bagno da mezz'ora.
B1: I have been waiting in line for the bathroom for half an hour.
B1: Abbiamo aspettato un'ora in coda per salire sul treno.
B1: We waited in line for an hour to get on the train.
B2: Ho preso un biglietto con priorità per evitare la coda all'ingresso.
B2: I got a priority ticket to avoid the queue at the entrance.
B2: La coda si è formata subito dopo l'incidente stradale.
B2: The tailback formed immediately after the car accident.
C1: Non mi piace stare in coda, preferisco prenotare online.
C1: I don't like waiting in line, I prefer to book online.
C1: La coda si è estesa per chilometri a causa del traffico intenso.
C1: The queue stretched for kilometers due to heavy traffic.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In music, coda is a term used to describe the final section of a piece. It usually comes after the main body of the composition and serves as a conclusion or ending. The purpose of a coda is to provide closure to the piece and bring it to a satisfying end. It can be thought of as an additional section that adds something extra to the overall structure of the composition.
The word coda comes from the Italian phrase 'cauda' which means 'tail'. This is fitting because the coda is like the tail-end of a piece of music. It is often marked by a specific symbol in sheet music, such as a circle with a cross inside or the letters 'CODA' written above the staff. This helps musicians identify when they have reached the end of the main body of the piece and are moving into the concluding section.
Coda can also refer to a particular type of musical form known as sonata form. In this context, coda refers to a section that follows the recapitulation and brings the movement to a close. This type of coda often includes material from earlier sections of the movement and may be quite lengthy compared to other types of codas.