Composition: meaning, definitions and examples

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composition

[ ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən ]

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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.

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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.

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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

obra
redação

🇮🇳 संरचना

रचना
रचना कार्य

🇩🇪 Komposition

Zusammensetzung
Werk

🇮🇩 komposisi

karya tulis
susunan

🇺🇦 композиція

твір
склад

🇵🇱 kompozycja

utwór
skład

🇯🇵 構成 (こうせい)

作文 (さくぶん)
作品 (さくひん)

🇫🇷 composition

œuvre
rédaction

🇪🇸 composición

obra
redacción

🇹🇷 kompozisyon

eser
yazı

🇰🇷 구성 (構成)

작문 (作文)
작품 (作品)

🇸🇦 تركيب

تأليف
عمل فني

🇨🇿 kompozice

dílo
složení

🇸🇰 kompozícia

dielo
zloženie

🇨🇳 组成 (zǔchéng)

作品 (zuòpǐn)
写作 (xiězuò)

🇸🇮 kompozicija

delo
sestava

🇮🇸 samsetning

verk
ritgerð

🇰🇿 құрамы

шығарма
құрастыру

🇬🇪 კომპოზიცია

ნაწარმოები
შედგენა

🇦🇿 kompozisiya

əsər
tərkib

🇲🇽 composición

obra
redacción

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.