Recomposing: meaning, definitions and examples

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recomposing

 

[ ˌriːˈkəmˌpoʊzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

musical context

Recomposing refers to the act of rearranging or rewriting a piece of music while retaining its essential elements. This process involves taking an existing composition and changing its structure, harmony, or instrumentation. Recomposing can breathe new life into a classic work, allowing it to be interpreted in diverse ways. Musicians and composers often engage in recomposing as a form of homage to the original work or to showcase their creative skills.

Synonyms

arranging, restructuring, reworking, rewriting

Examples of usage

  • The artist is recomposing Beethoven's fifth symphony.
  • She enjoyed recomposing traditional folk songs into modern styles.
  • The project involves recomposing the score for the film.
  • He is recomposing a pop song into a classical arrangement.

Translations

Translations of the word "recomposing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recompondo

🇮🇳 पुनः संयोजन

🇩🇪 Umstrukturierung

🇮🇩 komposisi ulang

🇺🇦 перекомпонування

🇵🇱 rekompozycja

🇯🇵 再構成

🇫🇷 recomposition

🇪🇸 recomposición

🇹🇷 yeniden yapılandırma

🇰🇷 재구성

🇸🇦 إعادة تكوين

🇨🇿 překompozice

🇸🇰 rekonfigurácia

🇨🇳 重新组合

🇸🇮 rekompozicija

🇮🇸 endurröðun

🇰🇿 қайта құрастыру

🇬🇪 მორიგება

🇦🇿 yenidən tərkib

🇲🇽 recomposición

Etymology

The term 'recompose' derives from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'anew', and the word 'compose', which comes from the Latin 'componere', meaning 'to put together'. The use of recompose in a musical context began to gain traction in the 20th century as composers sought to reinterpret classical music. This practice allowed for the fusion of different genres and the innovation of new sounds. Recomposing has since been embraced in various fields, including dance, film, and visual arts, as a way to explore the relationship between original works and their reinterpretations. The idea of remixing existing compositions aligns with the broader trend of collaboration and adaptation in the creative arts.