Pieces: meaning, definitions and examples

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pieces

[ ˈpiːsɪz ]

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of art

A work of art made by attaching pieces of different materials together.

Synonyms

artwork, composition, creation

Examples of usage

She creates beautiful pieces of art using recycled materials.
The museum has a collection of unique art pieces.

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of music

A musical composition or performance.

Synonyms

composition, musical work, opus

Examples of usage

The orchestra played a beautiful piece by Mozart.
She composed a piece for piano and violin.

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of information

A single item or part of a larger whole.

Synonyms

bit, item, part

Examples of usage

He gave me a piece of advice.
Can you share a piece of news with me?

Translations

Translations of the word "pieces" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedaços

🇮🇳 टुकड़े

🇩🇪 Stücke

🇮🇩 potongan

🇺🇦 шматки

🇵🇱 kawałki

🇯🇵 かけら

🇫🇷 morceaux

🇪🇸 piezas

🇹🇷 parçalar

🇰🇷 조각

🇸🇦 قطع

🇨🇿 kousky

🇸🇰 kúsky

🇨🇳 片

🇸🇮 koščki

🇮🇸 bitar

🇰🇿 бөлшектер

🇬🇪 ნაწილები

🇦🇿 parçalar

🇲🇽 piezas

Word origin

The word 'pieces' originated from the Old French word 'piece', which meant a part or a share. Over time, the word evolved to refer to various types of parts or compositions, such as art pieces, musical pieces, and pieces of information. The term has been used in English since the Middle Ages, and its versatility in describing different forms of creations or components has made it a commonly used word in everyday language.