excerpts
nounUK /ˈeksɜːpts/
US /ˈeksɜːrpts/
Short pieces taken from a book, song, or other work.
The teacher read a few excerpts from the story to the class.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Short parts of a film or video shown to give an idea of the whole.
The trailer showed excerpts from the new movie.
3. Small amounts of music taken from a longer piece.
She played excerpts from the symphony on the piano.
4. Brief quotes used in a report or speech.
His speech included excerpts from famous letters.
5. To take a short piece from a longer work.
The editor excerpts the best lines for the magazine.