Definition of Exposition
Exposition
ex·po·si·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of comprehensively describing and/or explaining something and setting out its purpose or meaning, especially used when referring to theories, ideas, or writing;
e.g. The United Nations offered an exposition of the climate change crisis.
(noun)
the first part or movement of a piece of music, especially in sonata form, during which the themes of the piece are first presented;
e.g. He has mastered the exposition of this movement of the sonata.
(noun)
a large and public show or exhibition of trade goods or art;
e.g. The exposition offered a place for many craftspeople to sell their wares.
(noun)
in old usage, the action of exposing something or making it public or known;
e.g. We have been searching for her since the exposition of her true whereabouts.
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