the act of a person or thing that sets.

the surroundings or environment of anything

The garden was a perfect setting for the house.

the mounting in which a jewel is set.

a group of all the articles, as of china, silver, or glass, required for setting a table or a single place at a table.

the locale or period in which the action of a novel, play, film, etc., takes place

The setting of this story is Verona in the 15th century.

Also called stage setting , stage set. the scenery and other properties used in a dramatic performance.

Music .

a piece of music composed for certain words.

a piece of music composed for a particular medium, or arranged for other than the original medium.

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ambience , backdrop , context , distance , environment , frame , framework , horizon , jungle , locale , location , mise en scne , mounting , perspective , set , shade , shadow , site , stage set , stage setting , surroundings , stage , scenery , ambiance , decor , hardening , milieu , scene