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Composition: meaning, definitions and examples

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composition

 

[ ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A piece of music that has been created by combining different musical elements such as melody, harmony, and rhythm.

Synonyms

opus, piece, work

Examples of usage

  • She played a beautiful composition on the piano.
  • The composer was known for his innovative compositions.
Context #2 | Noun

art

The arrangement of visual elements in a work of art, such as painting or sculpture.

Synonyms

arrangement, layout, structure

Examples of usage

  • The composition of the painting was carefully planned by the artist.
  • The artist studied the composition of the sculpture to create balance and harmony.
Context #3 | Noun

writing

The act of putting words and sentences together in a written work, such as an essay or a piece of literature.

Synonyms

creation, production, writing

Examples of usage

  • The composition of the novel was praised for its poetic language.
  • Her composition skills improved after taking a writing course.

Translations

Translations of the word "composition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 composição

🇮🇳 संरचना

🇩🇪 Komposition

🇮🇩 komposisi

🇺🇦 композиція

🇵🇱 kompozycja

🇯🇵 構成 (こうせい)

🇫🇷 composition

🇪🇸 composición

🇹🇷 kompozisyon

🇰🇷 구성 (構成)

🇸🇦 تركيب

🇨🇿 kompozice

🇸🇰 kompozícia

🇨🇳 组成 (zǔchéng)

🇸🇮 kompozicija

🇮🇸 samsetning

🇰🇿 құрамы

🇬🇪 კომპოზიცია

🇦🇿 kompozisiya

🇲🇽 composición

Word origin

The word 'composition' originated from the Latin word 'compositio' which means 'a putting together'. It has been used in various contexts such as music, art, and writing to refer to the arrangement or creation of elements. Over time, 'composition' has become a versatile term that is widely used in different creative fields.

See also: compose, composed, composer, composers, composing, composite, compositions, composure, decompose, decomposing, decomposition.