Definition of Exposition
Exposition
ex·po·si·tion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A public show or display of works of art, products, or skills.

e.g. The art museum hosted an exposition of modern sculptures from around the world.

(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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