companion piece

American  

noun

1. a literary or musical work that has a close relationship to another work by the same author or composer.

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Etymology

Origin of companion piece

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

As “The Ten Commandments” hits its 70th anniversary this year, Moses’ staff passes to Ben Kingsley, who stars in “The Old Stories: Moses,” a companion piece to “House of David” premiering later this spring.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The film, directed by documentarian Alex Gibney, is the companion piece to Rushdie's "Knife," a memoir recounting the harrowing 2022 attack and its aftermath.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

When I realized there was another story to tell in the universe established in “Secret Identity,” I knew I wanted it to be different — a companion piece more than a sequel.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2024

At once poised and playful, “The Laugh Is in the Eyes” is a fitting companion piece to the Los Angeles-based composer Julia Holter’s most recent album, “Something in the Room She Moves.”

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2024

I am planning to make it a companion piece to the ‘Harzreise’ and publish the two in a cycle.

From The Goose Man by Porterfield, Allen Wilson