musical excerpts

Pieces from compositions

Musical excerpts are short passages or selections taken from longer musical compositions.

A concert might feature excerpts from an opera rather than the complete work.

Reviews often include excerpts to illustrate a composer's style.

The documentary used excerpts from his symphonies to underscore key moments.

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