Confetti (the singular form is confetto) is a multitue of small pieces of paper or plastic which are usually thrown at celebrations, especially weddings (and game shows, following the end of a milestone or an occurring of a big win). Confetti is made in a variety of colors, and commercially available confetti is available in imaginative shapes. A distinction is made between confetti and glitter; glitter is smaller than confetti (pieces usually no larger than 1mm) and is universally shiny, whereas confetti is usually not shiny.