excerpt
n. US //ˈɛksɝpt// UK //ɛksˈɜːpt// ex·cerpt
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1 a short passage (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea small part of a book, article, or song that you read or listen to separately.
a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
ExampleThe teacher read a short excerpt from the novel to the class.
ExampleThe anthology includes a brief excerpt from the author's final memoir, providing a poignant glimpse into his creative process during his later years.
From Latin excerptus, past participle of excerpere (“to pick out”), from ex (“out”) + carpere (“to pick, pluck”).