Synonyms: exposition
Definition: (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur
Similar words: section, subdivision
Definition: a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
Usage: he always turns first to the business section; the history of this work is discussed in the next section
Synonyms: exposition
Definition: an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse
Usage: we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background
Similar words: explanation, account
Definition: a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Usage: the explanation was very simple; I expected a brief account
Synonyms: exposition, expounding
Definition: a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
Similar words: interpretation
Definition: an explanation that results from interpreting something
Usage: the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence
Synonyms: exhibition, expo, exposition
Definition: a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
Similar words: aggregation, accumulation, assemblage, collection
Definition: several things grouped together or considered as a whole