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Hardly had the final note been sung when the crowd began cheering.
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Hardly had the final note been sung when the crowd began cheering.
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How to use in different contexts
Narrating an Event
The final note had barely faded when the audience erupted in cheers.
Describing a Reaction
The moment the last note ended, the crowd's applause started.
Emphasizing Immediacy
No sooner had the singer finished than the cheering began.
Creating Suspense
The final note hung in the air for a moment, then the cheers exploded.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The conclusion of the final note was immediately followed by enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Casual
The song ended, and bam! The crowd went wild.
Simpler English
The song finished, and then everyone started cheering.
Phrases to learn
Hardly had...when...
Used to emphasize the immediacy of one event following another.
final note
The last note of a musical piece.