Compositions: meaning, definitions and examples

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compositions

 

[ หŒkษ’mpษ™หˆzษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

Compositions are original pieces of music created by a composer. They can be in various forms such as symphonies, sonatas, or concertos.

Synonyms

music pieces, musical creations, musical works.

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Word Description / Examples
compositions

Refers to any musical work created by a composer. This term is formal and often used in academic or professional settings when discussing the structure or technique of the music.

  • Beethoven's compositions are studied all over the world
  • The students analyzed various compositions in their music theory class
music pieces

Used to describe specific works of music, generally in a concise, direct manner. Suitable for casual conversations or simple descriptions.

  • The orchestra will perform several music pieces by Mozart
  • What music pieces are you practicing for the recital?
musical works

A general term for any composed music. This is suitable for both formal and informal contexts and can refer to classical or modern genres.

  • The museum has an exhibit on the musical works of the 20th century
  • He has composed several musical works for film and theater
musical creations

Highlights the creative aspect of producing music. This word is often used when emphasizing the originality and artistic effort involved.

  • Her new album consists of unique musical creations
  • The festival showcased various musical creations from around the world

Examples of usage

  • Beethoven's compositions are considered masterpieces of classical music.
  • Mozart wrote over 600 compositions during his lifetime.
Context #2 | Noun

writing

Compositions can also refer to written pieces, such as essays, articles, or stories, that are created by an author.

Synonyms

literary pieces, written creations, written works.

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Word Description / Examples
compositions

Often used in educational settings to describe student essays or any short written pieces created for a class.

  • In tomorrow's class, we will review the compositions you wrote about your summer vacation
written works

A general term suitable for discussing any type of writing, including academic papers, novels, poems, reports, and more.

  • Shakespeare's written works are studied worldwide for their rich language and complex characters
literary pieces

Used to describe works of literature that are formally or artistically significant, often found in academic or literary circles.

  • The literary pieces selected for the anthology showcase the diversity of modern American poetry
written creations

A broad term applicable to any piece of writing, including stories, essays, poems, or other authored works, with an emphasis on the author's creativity.

  • Her written creations include a series of short stories and several impactful essays on social issues

Examples of usage

  • She received an award for her outstanding composition on the importance of environmental conservation.
  • The magazine publishes a variety of compositions from different writers.

Translations

Translations of the word "compositions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น composiรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคšเคจเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kompositionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komposisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฟะพะทะธั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kompozycje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆง‹ๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compositions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ composiciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kompozisyonlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุงูƒูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompozice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kompozรญcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝœๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kompozicije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samsetningar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฟะพะทะธั†ะธัะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompozisiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ composiciones

Etymology

The word 'compositions' originates from the Latin word 'compositio', which means 'putting together'. It has been used in the context of music and writing for centuries, referring to the creative process of arranging elements to form a cohesive whole. Compositions have been a fundamental part of human expression and artistry, showcasing the talents and creativity of composers and authors alike.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,245 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.