battle piece
The term 'battle piece' is commonly used in both visual and musical arts to depict or evoke scenes of combat.
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Definition
B2Visual Arts
(artistic, historical)A painting or sculpture that depicts a scene of combat.
Example
- The museum displayed a famous battle piece illustrating a historic conflict.
B2Music
(musical, historical)A musical composition that represents or is inspired by a battle.
Example
- The orchestra performed a battle piece that captured the intensity of wartime.
C1Music
(musical, informal)A musical challenge or competition involving improvisation and competition.
Example
- The jazz musicians engaged in a thrilling battle piece, each trying to outdo the other.
Similar
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