August 25, 2023

Exposition

Noun

ex·​po·​si·​tion, ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən

1: a setting forth of the meaning or purpose (as of a writing)

2a: discourse or an example of it designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to understand

2b(1): the first part of a musical composition in sonata form in which the thematic material of the movement is presented

2b(2): the opening section of a fugue

3: a public exhibition or show