Synonyms of exposition

1. exposition, expounding, interpretation: usage: a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
2. exhibition, exposition, expo, collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage: usage: a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
3. exposition, explanation, account: usage: an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse; "we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background"
4. exposition, section, subdivision: usage: (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur