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curtain call

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curtain call

–noun
1. the appearance of the performers at the conclusion of a theatrical or other performance in response to the applause of the audience.
2. each individual appearance of a performer at the end of a performance in response to prolonged applause.

Origin:
1880–85
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curtain call  
n.  The appearance of performers or a performer at the end of a performance to receive applause from the audience.
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