1. small literary or musical works; minor compositions
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The composer’s early opuscules showed promise but lacked the depth of his later symphonies.
• She published several opuscules on poetry before attempting her first novel.
• The library’s collection included various opuscules by lesser-known 18th-century writers.
• His opuscules were charming but forgettable compared to his major theatrical works.
• The anthology featured opuscules from emerging authors across different genres.
• Critics dismissed these opuscules as mere exercises in style.