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set piece Definition

set piece

noun

  1. an artistic composition, in literature, music, sculpture, etc., designed to give an impressive effect, often in a conventional style
  2. a scenic display of fireworks
  3. a piece of stage scenery
  4. any situation carefully planned beforehand, as in a military or diplomatic maneuver

set piece Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • grand: Trafalgar Square is still one of London's grandest architectural set pieces with its central focal point of Nelson's Column.
  • effective: With a well-drilled chorus and effective set pieces it was always great to watch.
  • architectural: Trafalgar Square is still one of London's grandest architectural set pieces with its central focal point of Nelson's Column.

Browse dictionary entries near set piece

  1. ‹ set out
  2. ‹ set off
  3. ‹ set-in
  4. ‹ set handler
  5. ‹ set free
  6. ‹ set forth
  7. ‹ set down
  8. ‹ set back
  9. ‹ set-aside
  10. ‹ set apart
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