Afterpiece

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌpis/

Definitions of afterpiece

noun a short performance or entertainment presented after the main event or performance

Example Sentences

A1 The afterpiece of the play was a short comedy skit.

A2 After the main performance, the afterpiece entertained the audience with a lively dance number.

B1 The afterpiece added a fun and light-hearted touch to the end of the event.

B2 The afterpiece was a musical performance that left the audience feeling uplifted and joyful.

C1 The afterpiece showcased the talents of the ensemble cast in a spectacular finale.

C2 Critics praised the afterpiece for its innovative approach to blending different art forms seamlessly.

Examples of afterpiece in a Sentence

formal The afterpiece was a short comedic play that followed the main performance.

informal The afterpiece was a fun little skit they did at the end.

slang The afterpiece was the cherry on top of the show.

figurative The afterpiece served as a delightful conclusion to the evening's entertainment.

Grammatical Forms of afterpiece

• plural: afterpieces
• comparative: more afterpiece
• superlative: most afterpiece
• present tense: afterpiece
• future tense: will afterpiece
• perfect tense: have afterpieced
• continuous tense: is afterpiecing
• singular: afterpiece
• positive degree: afterpiece
• infinitive: to afterpiece
• gerund: afterpiecing
• participle: afterpieced

Origin and Evolution of afterpiece

First Known Use: 1701 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'afterpiece' originated in the world of theater, specifically in the context of plays and performances.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a short entertainment piece performed after the main play, the term 'afterpiece' has evolved to encompass any short performance or act that follows a main event or show.