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curtain call

noun

the appearance of the performers at the conclusion of a theatrical or other performance in response to the applause of the audience.

each individual appearance of a performer at the end of a performance in response to prolonged applause.

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Origin:
1880–85

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curtain call

—n
	the appearance of performers at the end of a theatrical performance to acknowledge applause

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