1. a piece of music played at the end of a church service or other ceremony
Usage: music
2. a concluding part or event that follows the main portion of something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The organist played a beautiful postlude as the congregation filed out of the church.
• After the wedding ceremony, a joyful postlude filled the cathedral with music.
• The concert ended with a stirring postlude that left the audience in silence.
• The book’s postlude reflected on the themes explored in the main chapters.
• A brief postlude followed the formal presentation, allowing for informal discussion.
• The pianist chose a Bach piece as the postlude for the memorial service.