excerpts
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛksɝpts// UK //ɛksˈɜːpts// ex·cerpts
n. short parts or pieces taken from a longer book, movie, or piece of music.
n. short extracts taken from a larger literary, musical, or cinematic work. Refers to selected passages used to represent or illustrate the whole.
The teacher read several excerpts from the novel to the class.
The magazine published brief excerpts from the celebrity's upcoming autobiography to generate interest before the official release date.
While the full symphony lasts over an hour, the radio station only played short excerpts of the most famous movements during the morning commute.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form when referring to a collection of passages.