Originally, the closing of a draw curtain at each scene (act) was called "Makugire," the climax around when Toshi-kyogen was reaching the final scene was called "Ozume," and the happy ending after troubles' complete and peaceful settlement was called "Daidanen."
それぞれの場（幕）の終わりに引き幕が閉まることを幕切れ、通し狂言で最終幕にさしかかる頃の盛り上がりを大詰め、すべてが丸く収まりめでたしめでたしとなることを大団円といった。