curtain call

Definition of Curtain Call in English :

1. bow, curtain call

an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Curtain Call

noun

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

1.

a call, usually by continued applause, for the performers to return to the stage at the end of a play, act, etc.

2.

such a return, acknowledging the applause

n.

The appearance of performers or a performer at the end of a performance to receive applause from the audience.