exposition

noun

(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur

an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse

a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display

a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

Roots

ponopos- · Latin · put, place

Synonyms for exposition

expon exhibitionn expoundingn exhibitn vernissage presentationn lecturen demonstrationn displayn explicationn prolegomenonn

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Where does exposition come from?

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