exposition

Noun
  1. A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic (synset 106755121)
    is a type of: interpretation - an explanation that results from interpreting something
    subtypes: philosophizing - the exposition (often superficially) of a particular philosophy
    same as: expounding
  2. A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display (synset 108424576)
    referred to in: art, artistic creation, artistic production - the creation of beautiful or significant things
    is a type of: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection - several things grouped together or considered as a whole
    subtypes:
    • art exhibition - an exhibition of art objects (paintings or statues)
    • peepshow, raree-show - an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass
    • fair - a competitive exhibition of farm products
    same as: exhibition, expo
  3. An account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse (synset 106754868)
    "we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background"
    is a type of: account, explanation - a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
  4. (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur (synset 106754688)
    referred to in: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
    is a type of: section, subdivision - a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

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