character piece
The term "character piece" primarily refers to a musical composition that conveys a specific mood or idea, but it can also describe a work of art that focuses on depicting an individual character.
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Definition
C1Music
(technical, academic)A brief musical composition, often for piano, that conveys a specific mood or idea.
Example
- Chopin's nocturnes are classic examples of character pieces.
- The character piece evoked a sense of nostalgia and longing.
C1Art
(technical, academic)A work of art, such as a painting or sculpture, that focuses on depicting an individual person or character.
Example
- The artist's latest character piece captures the essence of the subject's personality.
- In literature, a character piece might focus on the inner life and development of a single character.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "character piece":