<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act of a person or thing that sets.</li><li>the surroundings or environment of anything: The garden was a perfect setting for the house.</li><li>the mounting in which a jewel is set.</li><li>a group of all the articles, as of china, silver, or glass, required for setting a table or a single place at a table.</li><li>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.</li><li>Also called stage setting, the scenery and other properties used in a dramatic performance.</li><li>Music: a piece of music composed for certain words.</li><li>a piece of music composed for a particular medium, or arranged for other than the original medium.</li></ul>