What is another word for period piece?

Pronunciation: [pˈi͡əɹɪəd pˈiːs] (IPA)

A "period piece" is a term often associated with movies, TV shows, plays or literature that are set in a particular era of history and are distinct for their attention to detail and accuracy. However, there are several alternative words that can be used to describe a "period piece" such as antique, nostalgic, vintage, or historical fiction. An antique often refers to a piece or an object of art from the past that has a sentimental or historical value. Nostalgic focuses more on the emotions attached to a particular period and vintage talks about the originality of something. While historical fiction pertains to narratives that are set in a past time period, but the events and characters are fictional.

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What are the hypernyms for Period piece?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Period piece?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for period piece (as nouns)

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