also: おおとり
noun
final performer; last act; headliner
Refers to the last performer or act in a concert, festival, or similar event; often the most anticipated or prestigious slot. The トリ comes from 取り (とり), meaning 'to take' the final position.
See also: 取り (とり)
今日のライブの大トリは、あの有名なバンドです。
The final performer at today's concert is that famous band.
彼女は大トリを務めることになって、とても緊張している。
She is very nervous because she will be the last performer.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'big') and トリ (とり), from the verb 取る (とる, 'to take'), referring to taking the final spot in a performance lineup.