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Exposition

nounid 52064·updated May 18, 2026
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(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur

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exhibitionexpounding
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Expositions
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Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§1
(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur
§2
an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse
§3
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
§4
a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display

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