1. concluding pieces of music, especially those played at the end of a church service
Usage: music; often religious context
2. concluding sections or epilogues of literary works or events
Usage: literary; formal

Examples

• The organist played beautiful postludes after each Sunday service.
• The wedding ceremony ended with joyful postludes that filled the cathedral.
• Bach composed several famous postludes for church services.
• The novel’s postludes provided closure to each character’s story.
• Concert postludes often feature triumphant, celebratory themes.
• The choir director selected uplifting postludes for the Easter service.