set piece
Rehearsed theatrical moment
A set piece is a carefully planned and rehearsed sequence designed to produce a specific effect.
In sports, particularly soccer, it's a play from a dead ball—a corner kick, free kick, or throw-in: They scored from a set piece.
In film or theater, it's an elaborate scene staged for maximum impact.
In military contexts, a set piece battle follows a predetermined plan rather than improvisation.
Meeting point of edges
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- formationCreation or arrangement
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- playbookDocumented set of tactics
gameplan · crossing · header · counterattack · pressing · marking · offside · wall
Preparing for presentation
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
- backdropRear stage scenery
- prosceniumTheater's architectural frame
tableau · mise-en-scène · choreography · ensemble · costumes · lighting · rehearsal · curtain
Accuracy of measurement
- detailSingle small element
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
- intricacyState of elaborate complexity
elaboration · execution · coordination · rehearsed · polished · timing · complexity · staging
Dangerous feat for spectacle
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
- spectacleVisually striking event
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- CGIDigital movie imagery
finale · montage · blockbuster · chase scene · explosion · showdown · battle scene · visuals
Portrayal of warfare
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
- rhetoricalUsing language for effect
- ornateElaborately decorated
- showpiecePrized display item
corner
Meeting point of edges
playbook · gameplan · crossing · header · counterattack · pressing · marking · offside · wall · dead ball
staging
Preparing for presentation
proscenium · tableau · mise-en-scène · choreography · ensemble · costumes · lighting · rehearsal · curtain · transformation
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- detailSingle small element
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
intricacy · elaboration · execution · coordination · rehearsed · polished · timing · complexity · staging · synchronization
stunt
Dangerous feat for spectacle
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
- spectacleVisually striking event
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
CGI · finale · montage · blockbuster · chase scene · explosion · showdown · battle scene · visuals · tracking shot
battle scene
Portrayal of warfare
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
- rhetoricalUsing language for effect
- ornateElaborately decorated
- Soccergoal, soccer, pass, football, goalkeeper
- sports termssoccer, football, basketball, tennis, golf
- action filmschase scene, car chase, explosion, stunt, shootout
- action-adventurecombat, exploration, treasure, quest, hero
- game strategiesoffense, defense, counterattack, formation, positioning
- story scenesopening scene, closing scene, climax, prologue, epilogue
set pieceimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
ad-lib · extemporization · spontaneous play · improv · freestyling
set pieceopen play
Continuous active gameplay
run of play · live ball · continuous play · transition play · counter-attack
piece, set, setting, pieces, settled, asset, settlement, sets, settler