closing theme

Final credits song

A closing theme is the music that plays over a television show's end credits, signaling the episode is over.

Some shows use the same melody as their opening theme, while others have distinct closing music.

The closing theme often accompanies a condensed credit sequence: The closing theme kicked in as the names scrolled past.

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fade to black · epilogue · fadeout · title card · soundtrack · music · roll · curtain · conclusion · sign-off · sign off · tune out · wrap-up · melody · jingle · broadcast · television · TV show

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Opposites
position in broadcast/performance sequence

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Recurring introductory music

intro music · theme song · opening number · overture · prelude

narrative/emotional function

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Recurring introductory music

fanfare · intro music · scene-setter

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G