Exposition and Overture

Exposition

Exposition noun - A public showing of objects of interest.

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Overture and exposition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overture" instead a noun "Exposition".

Overture noun - A performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event.

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Exposition and overture are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exposition" instead a noun "Overture".

full	full exposition	full overture
particular	particular exposition	particular overture
brief	brief exposition	brief overture
short	short exposition	short overture
Other adjectives: direct, actual, serious, little, subtle, new, dramatic, traditional, lengthy.

Sequel Escalation: In a fairly clever Call Back to the original, which had The Chandelier Of Doom And Exposition reassemble itself and rise above the audience during the overture, LND has Coney Island itself go from decrepit wreck to dazzling midway while the chorus sings about its heyday.

Source: Theatre / Love Never Dies

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