Montage: meaning, definitions and examples

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montage

 

[ mษ’nหˆtษ‘หส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video editing

A montage is a sequence of film or video clips arranged to create a specific effect or convey a particular idea. It is often used to condense time, show a character's development, or evoke emotions in the audience.

Synonyms

collage, compilation, sequence.

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Word Description / Examples
montage

Used when referencing a technique in film or video editing where a sequence of shots is combined to condense time or information.

  • The director used a fast-paced montage to summarize the protagonist's journey.
  • The movie opened with a beautiful montage of cityscapes.
sequence

Used in general to describe a set of related events, movements, or items that follow each other in a particular order.

  • The sequence of events led to an unexpected outcome.
  • Watch the sequence carefully to understand the process.
collage

Typically refers to an artistic composition made by sticking various materials such as photographs, pieces of paper, or fabric onto a backing.

  • She created a collage of her favorite vacation photos.
  • The art class project was to make a collage using different textures.
compilation

Refers to a collection of elements such as videos, songs, or data, usually curated by someone into a single set or list.

  • The DJ released a compilation of the year's top hits.
  • She gave me a compilation of her favorite recipes.

Examples of usage

  • The montage in the movie effectively showed the passage of time as the main character prepared for the competition.
  • She created a beautiful montage of her travels around the world, capturing the essence of each location in a short video.
  • The director used a montage to illustrate the protagonist's transformation from a shy introvert to a confident leader.
  • The emotional impact of the montage left the audience in tears, as they witnessed the character's journey through hardships and triumphs.

Translations

Translations of the word "montage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น montagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เค‚เคŸเคพเคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Montage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ montase

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝั‚ะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ montaลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผใ‚ธใƒฅ (montฤju)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท montage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ montaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท montaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฝํƒ€์ฃผ (montaju)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู†ุชุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ montรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ montรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’™ๅคชๅฅ‡ (mฤ“ngtร iqรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ montaลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samsetning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝั‚ะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ montaj

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ montaje

Etymology

The term 'montage' originated from the French word 'monter,' meaning 'to mount.' It was initially used in the art of cinema to describe the editing technique of assembling different shots or scenes to create a cohesive narrative. The concept of montage has since evolved to encompass various forms of media, including video editing, photography, and visual arts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,555, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.