Definition of composition in English:

composition

noun kɒmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)nˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n

1mass noun The nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up.
the social composition of villages
Example sentencesExamples
- Underlying that growth was a dramatic shift in the ethnic composition of the population.
- The cumulative effect, over billions of years, is to change the elemental composition of the universe.
- Tourism has also accelerated immigration to Panajachel and furthered a gradual diversification in its social composition.
- But the exact composition of this mixture varies from person to person, depending on body chemistry and diet.
- Sojourner analyzed the chemical composition of fifteen rocks using its alpha proton X-ray spectrometer.
- Finally, long-term cholesterol depletion could initiate compensatory changes in membrane lipid composition.
- Well, the concern and the uncertainty that we're facing now is that we're not sure about the nature of the chemical composition of the magma that is involved in driving this thing.
- We are determined that the Armed Forces should better reflect the ethnic composition of the British population.
- In tumors with heterogeneous cellularity, fields were selected to reflect the whole tumor composition.
- Currently, we create so much CO 2 this way that we are changing the chemical composition of the atmosphere.
- Immigration policy has produced an extraordinary change in the ethnic composition of the U.S. population.
- The ingredient and nutrient composition of the basal diet is presented in Tables 1 and 2.
- The materials alchemists used were typically impure mixtures whose composition varied according the site from which they originated.
- Although their body fat was not reduced, the addition of the lean mass altered their body composition.
- Later Surveyor missions carried analytical instrumentation to determine the chemical composition of the soil samples.
- As diagenetic growth of authigenic apatite continues within a bone, the isotopic composition of the whole bone will trend towards a purely diagenetic signal.
- Though the clothes themselves are ordinary garments, they are by the nature of their composition all individual.
- For that reason the isotope composition of the labelling solution was determined.
- One such question has to do with the composition of the atmosphere as observed by Huygens.
- Endogenous LS is a complex, multicomponent mixture, the precise composition of which is still not completely defined.
Synonyms
make-up, constitution, configuration, structure, construction, conformation, formation, form, framework, fabric, anatomy, arrangement, organization, format, layout
informal set-up
1. 1.1 The action of putting things together; formation or construction.
  the composition of a new government was announced in November
  Example sentencesExamples
  Special attention should be paid to the problem of composition of the formations engaged in blockades.
  The importance of understanding the factors that play a part in EI formation and composition is critical to EI research.
  Synonyms
  formation, structure, organization
2. 1.2count noun A thing composed of various elements.
  a theory is a composition of interrelated facts
  Example sentencesExamples
  The construction system reinforces this notion, with building elements being carefully articulated and assembled into a composition of plane and frame.
  They show some variation towards more evolved compositions, as suggested by the variation in incompatible elements.
  Each of the burglars represents an aspect of the criminal subconscious, crime as a composition of elements.
  Nominal compositions of the principal alloys are listed in Table 1.
  Scientists analyze the minerals and compositions of certain distinctive elements of the dust to identify its origin.
  It is important for heavy sections to be well inoculated and to be made from a composition low in trace elements.
  He explained the true nature of man: a composition of elements which arise and then fall away immediately and which are devoid of an abiding substance, of a self.
  A list of selected wrought copper alloy compositions and their properties is given in Table 1.
  Certain alloy compositions, however, exhibit a peculiar transformation on quenching.
  The invention further comprises compositions incorporating the above compound.
  For calibration, a series of glass standards was chosen that corresponded closely to the major element compositions of the melt inclusions and matrix glasses.
  Interpretation of elements and whole compositions often varies according to the informant.
  This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
  The whole composition of pavilions and paving lacks design coherency.
  The range of elemental compositions displayed by individual glass shards combined with the consistency of many trace element ratios are characteristics of the Minoan glass.
  Synonyms
  amalgamation, amalgam, merger, union, blend, mixture, mix, mingling, meld, fusion, fusing, compound, alloy, marriage, weave, coalescence, coalition, pooling, integration, conjunction, incorporation, synthesis, composite, concoction
3. 1.3archaic Mental constitution; character.
  persons who have a touch of madness in their composition
  Example sentencesExamples
  However, treatment may work differently in children, according to the severity of the trauma, a child's mental composition, and the availability of support.
4. 1.4often as modifier A compound artificial substance or material.
  composition tiles
  Example sentencesExamples
  Wood composition sheathing may be glued to polyurethane and isocyanurate slabs of insulation in the same way as EPS panels.
  Nickel alloys are normally welded with matching composition filler metals.
  So it was soon banned as was hard composition rubber.
  For example, composition tile consists of a vinyl surface with a separate backing.
  In high-traffic areas, Kastner says he uses modular carpet for high-wear areas and vinyl composition tile for corridors with less traffic.
  A new, 500-space parking lot is hidden amid grassy dunes on which saltgrass is growing in durable composition material.
  Excessive heat build-up in an attic can shorten the longevity of composition roof shingles by causing premature evaporation of the oils in the asphalt.
  A particular problem with composition shingles is that due to the heat-softening, they become very prone to damage.
  We looked at copper, composition shingles, slate and concrete, and finally decided on rubber shingles made entirely from recycled tires.
  Solid vinyl tile is a non-backed product that contains higher levels of vinyl resins, plasticizers and stabilizers than composition tile.
  Synonyms
  mixture, compound, amalgam, blend, mix, admixture
5. 1.5Mathematics The successive application of functions to a variable, the value of the first function being the argument of the second, and so on.
  composition of functions, when defined, is associative
  Example sentencesExamples
  Let's assume that we have some function which we can choose to write as a composition.
  He continued to study functional analysis applications to integral equations producing a large number of papers on composition and permutable functions.
6. 1.6Physics The process of finding the resultant of a number of forces.
  the composition of forces
  Example sentencesExamples
  An important consideration about the composition of forces is that the contribution of the several forces acting cannot be determined from information about the resultant motion.
  Are the laws of acceleration and composition of forces nothing but arbitrary conventions?
2A creative work, especially a poem or piece of music.
Chopin's most romantic compositions
Example sentencesExamples
- There are also educational pieces, numerous compositions of chamber music and two concertos.
- Despite the complex rhythms of his compositions, Stravinsky's music is imbued with the spirit of the dance, and it was not just in the scores written specifically for ballet that he produced ideal ballet music.
- He maintains clarity of form in the very nuclei of his compositions, namely the melodies that he derives from folk songs and dances, and transfers this to a larger scale.
- It was later recognised as one of the iconic compositions of classical music.
- One rarely associates the term ‘programmatic music’ with the compositions of Johannes Brahms.
- Because he wrote equally as well for the orchestra, the piano orchestral works are compositions all serious musicians should explore.
- On a couple of tracks, he added a heavy dose of jazz in between his chamber music compositions.
- At the same time, he fully recognises the impact of existing music on his own compositions.
- These include various compositions by Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Haydn, Beethoven and Purcell.
- Such motives form the basis for his musical compositions, especially the operas.
- This made it an object of desire in the homes of the fast-growing bourgeoisie, creating a market greedy for the sheet music of Chopin's compositions that poured into the shops.
- It's a neat trick, actually, and sidesteps the innate structure that pervades dance music's more epic compositions.
- His compositions comprise mainly chamber music, including string quartets and accompanied keyboard sonatas.
- A song, of course, is a musical composition, a poem or ballad; a ballad is a short narrative poem adopted for reciting or for singing.
- Mention the word ‘étude,’ and compositions by Chopin, Debussy or Czerny may come to mind.
- Musical compositions accompanying each piece help set the mood.
- Each of her dances, however, was created around different music, ranging from the baroque compositions of Johann Pachelbel to local folk songs.
- Itsuko Hasegawa, one of Japan's most widely respected architects, likens making architecture to the act of creating a poem or a musical composition.
- Their repertoire spans from traditional Chinese music to contemporary Canadian compositions, and other cross-cultural pieces.
- Josef Suk can always be counted upon to produce good, well crafted and melodious music and these three compositions certainly live up to that description.
Synonyms
work of art, work, creation, literary/musical/artistic work, opus, oeuvre, piece, arrangement
poem, novel, play, drama
symphony, concerto, opera
painting, drawing, picture
1. 2.1mass noun The action or art of producing a creative work such as a poem or piece of music.
  the technical aspects of composition
  Example sentencesExamples
  All of this work furthered my composition of new prose poems.
  After the radio performance, the RTÉ producers encouraged the girls to continue to work together, as it was felt that they have an obvious talent for composition and performance.
  At one level, no doubt, we could say that everything in a poet's life becomes integral to the composition of the poem, whatever the form or genre.
  Its singing melodies, rocking accompaniments and romantic harmonies advance the composition of nocturnes from Field to Chopin.
  Therefore, no objective standard exists for the composition or development of music.
  The selections have been arranged roughly in chronological order, by year of composition, a format that works surprisingly well.
  The other contests the students had to vie in were designing a book cover, radio jockeying, poetry composition, hairstyle, make-up, modelling and recitation.
  I'm deeply concerned with harmony, and yet it is the aspect of composition that is the most predetermined methodically.
  It's an enjoyable experience in its own right and with a high standard of composition and performance the album could be ‘Music to watch clouds by’.
  They can endure anguish as they go through the process of composition.
  I preferred to study harmony, counterpoint and composition.
  Once you started writing, what effect did music have upon the composition of the poems and what composers might have influenced your work?
  In spite of his many talents and activities, he never lost sight of his primary mission - the composition of serious concert music.
  Experience the process of composition of the art.
  Musicians will gain a broad range of skills including technology, performance, composition and music business.
  He brought his political commitment and his many talents - photography, journalism and music composition - to film-making.
  Formal study followed at Latrobe University developing interests in 20th century composition, Jazz and Music from other cultures.
  It has a profound effect on literary composition.
  Esch decided to return to his prior vocation as an adjunct professor of prose composition at Harvard.
  The notes are a bit dry but not technical and offer some educational insights into the composition of the music.
  Synonyms
  writing, creation, devising, making up, thinking up, framing, formulation, production, fashioning, origination, invention, concoction, compilation
2. 2.2 An essay, especially one written by a school or college student.
  we had a class composition, ‘My Best Friend’
  Example sentencesExamples
  All through school I loved to write reports and compositions, but never anything that would reveal the feelings going on inside me.
  Judging from school compositions, he was writing and talking like this when he was eleven.
  When I teach college composition to ESL students, I spend much of my time thinking about linguistic matters.
  You know, sitting down to write about the weekend is a bit like being back at school and told to write a composition on ‘What I Did During The Holidays’.
  The sources of data included oral interviews, written compositions, and letters.
  We began writing compositions in school when I was 11 or 12.
  I recall once going over a five-page composition I'd written for his class and counting over thirty be-verbs.
  In the English syllabus I enjoyed writing compositions, but I didn't really like sentence analysis.
  It was all a dream - as we used to say at the end of our compositions in elementary school.
  The flag was saluted, cheers given for the King and senior classes were given the task of writing a composition on the greatness of the British Empire.
  When I was at school in the 1940s and 50s, we were asked to write compositions on how we would spend this leisure time and what kind of tourism we would like to see developed.
  The choice of compositions offered to ordinary-level students included one on the topic of travelling on a school bus.
  Our homework from Friday was to write a composition on our dream for the world with a forward from Dr. Martian Luther King's speech at the top.
  Results supporting this hypothesis are presented from analyses of 114 compositions written by French and Japanese background learners of English.
  Written compositions will show a familiarity with informal, spoken English.
  The author subsequently met with six 10-year-olds, and asked them to write a composition about their school.
  We did not use newspaper, as the students' compositions would be much more visible on the plain surface than on ‘busy’ newsprint.
  But CStar is not limited to writing compositions for class.
  The study employed a total of five morphological and syntactic structures as unmarked and marked error types in two student compositions and investigated 40 professors' reactions to them.
  Synonyms
  essay, paper, article, text, study, piece of writing
  task
  North American theme
3. 2.3 The artistic arrangement of the parts of a picture.
  none of the other photographs shared this particular composition
  Example sentencesExamples
  A zone of smeared blue pushes in from the upper right corner, destabilizing the composition, giving the brushwork it impinges on a frenetic quality.
  Here Sherman lauded the manner in which elements in Cezanne's pictures were adjusted for the sake of the composition, independent of laws of reality.
  The larger paintings are staged in a manner characteristic of Manet's early studio compositions.
  Frightened is also a pretty picture, but the composition is a little complex, and we can almost hear the noise when the artist cut the woodblock.
  Here, his composition, line and Fauvist hues abstract the imagined essence of flowers on conspicuous stalks that may be heading on to hip and seed.
  Her first pictures were of fishermen, factory workers, and lorry drivers, all remarkable for their composition and colouring.
  The latter two works have an irregularly repeated fringelike pattern that anchors the composition.
  Artists draw a composition on a block of wood and then cut away the areas they do not want to ink, leaving a relief of the intended image.
  Including him also helped Holbein to balance the composition, which is slightly weighted to the left in the drawing.
  It is what one might expect of an artist experimenting with the composition of a companion picture.
  The space-box is replaced by compositions organized through a loose symmetry.
  The rows vary in texture and density, from single pages to cardboard book covers, undulating in a wavelike pattern across the horizontal composition.
  For composition is not just a way to organize a picture.
  Both paintings share similar compositions; an enormous crane and a fragment of sky are shown where the towers used to be.
  Rubens sometimes used monochrome techniques in sketching compositions for engravers.
  In a number of instances, the choice of the artist commissioned to produce a portrait is as significant as the portrait's format or composition.
  Some of the artists worked out their compositions with small sketches, at other times they would work with a spontaneous intuitive flow, reacting and responding to their evolving composition.
  Synonyms
  arrangement, disposition, layout, design, organization, construction
  proportions, harmony, balance, symmetry
3mass noun The preparation of text for printing by setting up characters or by establishing its style and appearance electronically.
an external contractor providing computerized composition and typesetting
4A legal agreement to pay a sum in lieu of a larger debt or other obligation.
he had been released by deed on making a composition with the creditors
Example sentencesExamples
- His losses were as large as those of his friends, but in a secret composition in 1892 he paid just sixpence in the pound, only to recover so quickly that he was known to be very rich indeed by 1900.
- Private compositions required the debtor to turn over all their assets, usually less a few exempted items such as bedding, for distribution among creditors.
1. 4.1 A sum paid in lieu of a larger debt.
  Royalists redeemed their sequestrated estates by paying compositions
  Example sentencesExamples
  An acceptance by the holder of the acceptor's offer to pay a composition is not a renunciation of the holder's rights.

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin compositio(n-), from componere 'put together'.

Definition of composition in US English:

composition

nounˌkämpəˈziSH(ə)nˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n

1The nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up.
the social composition of villages
Example sentencesExamples
- But the exact composition of this mixture varies from person to person, depending on body chemistry and diet.
- One such question has to do with the composition of the atmosphere as observed by Huygens.
- The ingredient and nutrient composition of the basal diet is presented in Tables 1 and 2.
- The materials alchemists used were typically impure mixtures whose composition varied according the site from which they originated.
- In tumors with heterogeneous cellularity, fields were selected to reflect the whole tumor composition.
- Well, the concern and the uncertainty that we're facing now is that we're not sure about the nature of the chemical composition of the magma that is involved in driving this thing.
- The cumulative effect, over billions of years, is to change the elemental composition of the universe.
- Though the clothes themselves are ordinary garments, they are by the nature of their composition all individual.
- Underlying that growth was a dramatic shift in the ethnic composition of the population.
- As diagenetic growth of authigenic apatite continues within a bone, the isotopic composition of the whole bone will trend towards a purely diagenetic signal.
- Although their body fat was not reduced, the addition of the lean mass altered their body composition.
- For that reason the isotope composition of the labelling solution was determined.
- Sojourner analyzed the chemical composition of fifteen rocks using its alpha proton X-ray spectrometer.
- Endogenous LS is a complex, multicomponent mixture, the precise composition of which is still not completely defined.
- Currently, we create so much CO 2 this way that we are changing the chemical composition of the atmosphere.
- Later Surveyor missions carried analytical instrumentation to determine the chemical composition of the soil samples.
- Tourism has also accelerated immigration to Panajachel and furthered a gradual diversification in its social composition.
- Immigration policy has produced an extraordinary change in the ethnic composition of the U.S. population.
- We are determined that the Armed Forces should better reflect the ethnic composition of the British population.
- Finally, long-term cholesterol depletion could initiate compensatory changes in membrane lipid composition.
Synonyms
make-up, constitution, configuration, structure, construction, conformation, formation, form, framework, fabric, anatomy, arrangement, organization, format, layout
1. 1.1 The action of putting things together; formation or construction.
  the composition of a new government was announced
  Example sentencesExamples
  The importance of understanding the factors that play a part in EI formation and composition is critical to EI research.
  Special attention should be paid to the problem of composition of the formations engaged in blockades.
  Synonyms
  formation, structure, organization
2. 1.2 A thing composed of various elements.
  a theory is a composition of interrelated facts
  Example sentencesExamples
  They show some variation towards more evolved compositions, as suggested by the variation in incompatible elements.
  A list of selected wrought copper alloy compositions and their properties is given in Table 1.
  Certain alloy compositions, however, exhibit a peculiar transformation on quenching.
  Interpretation of elements and whole compositions often varies according to the informant.
  He explained the true nature of man: a composition of elements which arise and then fall away immediately and which are devoid of an abiding substance, of a self.
  The whole composition of pavilions and paving lacks design coherency.
  Scientists analyze the minerals and compositions of certain distinctive elements of the dust to identify its origin.
  The invention further comprises compositions incorporating the above compound.
  Nominal compositions of the principal alloys are listed in Table 1.
  For calibration, a series of glass standards was chosen that corresponded closely to the major element compositions of the melt inclusions and matrix glasses.
  The range of elemental compositions displayed by individual glass shards combined with the consistency of many trace element ratios are characteristics of the Minoan glass.
  This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
  It is important for heavy sections to be well inoculated and to be made from a composition low in trace elements.
  The construction system reinforces this notion, with building elements being carefully articulated and assembled into a composition of plane and frame.
  Each of the burglars represents an aspect of the criminal subconscious, crime as a composition of elements.
  Synonyms
  amalgamation, amalgam, merger, union, blend, mixture, mix, mingling, meld, fusion, fusing, compound, alloy, marriage, weave, coalescence, coalition, pooling, integration, conjunction, incorporation, synthesis, composite, concoction
3. 1.3archaic Mental constitution; character.
  persons who have a touch of madness in their composition
  Example sentencesExamples
  However, treatment may work differently in children, according to the severity of the trauma, a child's mental composition, and the availability of support.
4. 1.4often as modifier A compound artificial substance, especially one serving the purpose of a natural one.
  composition flooring
  Example sentencesExamples
  A particular problem with composition shingles is that due to the heat-softening, they become very prone to damage.
  For example, composition tile consists of a vinyl surface with a separate backing.
  Wood composition sheathing may be glued to polyurethane and isocyanurate slabs of insulation in the same way as EPS panels.
  A new, 500-space parking lot is hidden amid grassy dunes on which saltgrass is growing in durable composition material.
  Nickel alloys are normally welded with matching composition filler metals.
  We looked at copper, composition shingles, slate and concrete, and finally decided on rubber shingles made entirely from recycled tires.
  In high-traffic areas, Kastner says he uses modular carpet for high-wear areas and vinyl composition tile for corridors with less traffic.
  So it was soon banned as was hard composition rubber.
  Solid vinyl tile is a non-backed product that contains higher levels of vinyl resins, plasticizers and stabilizers than composition tile.
  Excessive heat build-up in an attic can shorten the longevity of composition roof shingles by causing premature evaporation of the oils in the asphalt.
  Synonyms
  mixture, compound, amalgam, blend, mix, admixture
5. 1.5Linguistics The formation of words into a compound word.
  Example sentencesExamples
  These include word identification, syntactic parsing, and semantic composition of word meanings.
6. 1.6Mathematics The successive application of functions to a variable, the value of the first function being the argument of the second, and so on.
  composition of functions, when defined, is associative
  Example sentencesExamples
  Let's assume that we have some function which we can choose to write as a composition.
  He continued to study functional analysis applications to integral equations producing a large number of papers on composition and permutable functions.
7. 1.7Physics The process of finding the resultant of a number of forces.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Are the laws of acceleration and composition of forces nothing but arbitrary conventions?
  An important consideration about the composition of forces is that the contribution of the several forces acting cannot be determined from information about the resultant motion.
2A work of music, literature, or art.
Chopin's most romantic compositions
Example sentencesExamples
- Each of her dances, however, was created around different music, ranging from the baroque compositions of Johann Pachelbel to local folk songs.
- Despite the complex rhythms of his compositions, Stravinsky's music is imbued with the spirit of the dance, and it was not just in the scores written specifically for ballet that he produced ideal ballet music.
- He maintains clarity of form in the very nuclei of his compositions, namely the melodies that he derives from folk songs and dances, and transfers this to a larger scale.
- Mention the word ‘étude,’ and compositions by Chopin, Debussy or Czerny may come to mind.
- On a couple of tracks, he added a heavy dose of jazz in between his chamber music compositions.
- It's a neat trick, actually, and sidesteps the innate structure that pervades dance music's more epic compositions.
- At the same time, he fully recognises the impact of existing music on his own compositions.
- There are also educational pieces, numerous compositions of chamber music and two concertos.
- A song, of course, is a musical composition, a poem or ballad; a ballad is a short narrative poem adopted for reciting or for singing.
- Josef Suk can always be counted upon to produce good, well crafted and melodious music and these three compositions certainly live up to that description.
- Itsuko Hasegawa, one of Japan's most widely respected architects, likens making architecture to the act of creating a poem or a musical composition.
- Because he wrote equally as well for the orchestra, the piano orchestral works are compositions all serious musicians should explore.
- One rarely associates the term ‘programmatic music’ with the compositions of Johannes Brahms.
- Musical compositions accompanying each piece help set the mood.
- His compositions comprise mainly chamber music, including string quartets and accompanied keyboard sonatas.
- Their repertoire spans from traditional Chinese music to contemporary Canadian compositions, and other cross-cultural pieces.
- This made it an object of desire in the homes of the fast-growing bourgeoisie, creating a market greedy for the sheet music of Chopin's compositions that poured into the shops.
- Such motives form the basis for his musical compositions, especially the operas.
- These include various compositions by Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Haydn, Beethoven and Purcell.
- It was later recognised as one of the iconic compositions of classical music.
Synonyms
work of art, work, creation, artistic work, literary work, musical work, opus, oeuvre, piece, arrangement
1. 2.1 The action or art of producing a work of music, literature, or art.
  the technical aspects of composition
  Example sentencesExamples
  After the radio performance, the RTÉ producers encouraged the girls to continue to work together, as it was felt that they have an obvious talent for composition and performance.
  The notes are a bit dry but not technical and offer some educational insights into the composition of the music.
  They can endure anguish as they go through the process of composition.
  At one level, no doubt, we could say that everything in a poet's life becomes integral to the composition of the poem, whatever the form or genre.
  In spite of his many talents and activities, he never lost sight of his primary mission - the composition of serious concert music.
  The other contests the students had to vie in were designing a book cover, radio jockeying, poetry composition, hairstyle, make-up, modelling and recitation.
  Once you started writing, what effect did music have upon the composition of the poems and what composers might have influenced your work?
  Experience the process of composition of the art.
  He brought his political commitment and his many talents - photography, journalism and music composition - to film-making.
  Formal study followed at Latrobe University developing interests in 20th century composition, Jazz and Music from other cultures.
  It has a profound effect on literary composition.
  I'm deeply concerned with harmony, and yet it is the aspect of composition that is the most predetermined methodically.
  Its singing melodies, rocking accompaniments and romantic harmonies advance the composition of nocturnes from Field to Chopin.
  The selections have been arranged roughly in chronological order, by year of composition, a format that works surprisingly well.
  It's an enjoyable experience in its own right and with a high standard of composition and performance the album could be ‘Music to watch clouds by’.
  All of this work furthered my composition of new prose poems.
  Esch decided to return to his prior vocation as an adjunct professor of prose composition at Harvard.
  Musicians will gain a broad range of skills including technology, performance, composition and music business.
  I preferred to study harmony, counterpoint and composition.
  Therefore, no objective standard exists for the composition or development of music.
  Synonyms
  writing, creation, devising, making up, thinking up, framing, formulation, production, fashioning, origination, invention, concoction, compilation
2. 2.2 An essay, especially one written by a school or college student.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Our homework from Friday was to write a composition on our dream for the world with a forward from Dr. Martian Luther King's speech at the top.
  The study employed a total of five morphological and syntactic structures as unmarked and marked error types in two student compositions and investigated 40 professors' reactions to them.
  When I teach college composition to ESL students, I spend much of my time thinking about linguistic matters.
  The choice of compositions offered to ordinary-level students included one on the topic of travelling on a school bus.
  Written compositions will show a familiarity with informal, spoken English.
  The sources of data included oral interviews, written compositions, and letters.
  Judging from school compositions, he was writing and talking like this when he was eleven.
  In the English syllabus I enjoyed writing compositions, but I didn't really like sentence analysis.
  Results supporting this hypothesis are presented from analyses of 114 compositions written by French and Japanese background learners of English.
  When I was at school in the 1940s and 50s, we were asked to write compositions on how we would spend this leisure time and what kind of tourism we would like to see developed.
  But CStar is not limited to writing compositions for class.
  The author subsequently met with six 10-year-olds, and asked them to write a composition about their school.
  The flag was saluted, cheers given for the King and senior classes were given the task of writing a composition on the greatness of the British Empire.
  All through school I loved to write reports and compositions, but never anything that would reveal the feelings going on inside me.
  You know, sitting down to write about the weekend is a bit like being back at school and told to write a composition on ‘What I Did During The Holidays’.
  I recall once going over a five-page composition I'd written for his class and counting over thirty be-verbs.
  We did not use newspaper, as the students' compositions would be much more visible on the plain surface than on ‘busy’ newsprint.
  We began writing compositions in school when I was 11 or 12.
  It was all a dream - as we used to say at the end of our compositions in elementary school.
  Synonyms
  essay, paper, article, text, study, piece of writing
3. 2.3 The artistic arrangement of the parts of a picture.
  spoiling the composition of many of the pictures
  Example sentencesExamples
  A zone of smeared blue pushes in from the upper right corner, destabilizing the composition, giving the brushwork it impinges on a frenetic quality.
  Here, his composition, line and Fauvist hues abstract the imagined essence of flowers on conspicuous stalks that may be heading on to hip and seed.
  The latter two works have an irregularly repeated fringelike pattern that anchors the composition.
  Artists draw a composition on a block of wood and then cut away the areas they do not want to ink, leaving a relief of the intended image.
  The space-box is replaced by compositions organized through a loose symmetry.
  Including him also helped Holbein to balance the composition, which is slightly weighted to the left in the drawing.
  Both paintings share similar compositions; an enormous crane and a fragment of sky are shown where the towers used to be.
  The rows vary in texture and density, from single pages to cardboard book covers, undulating in a wavelike pattern across the horizontal composition.
  Her first pictures were of fishermen, factory workers, and lorry drivers, all remarkable for their composition and colouring.
  Frightened is also a pretty picture, but the composition is a little complex, and we can almost hear the noise when the artist cut the woodblock.
  Here Sherman lauded the manner in which elements in Cezanne's pictures were adjusted for the sake of the composition, independent of laws of reality.
  Some of the artists worked out their compositions with small sketches, at other times they would work with a spontaneous intuitive flow, reacting and responding to their evolving composition.
  The larger paintings are staged in a manner characteristic of Manet's early studio compositions.
  It is what one might expect of an artist experimenting with the composition of a companion picture.
  For composition is not just a way to organize a picture.
  In a number of instances, the choice of the artist commissioned to produce a portrait is as significant as the portrait's format or composition.
  Rubens sometimes used monochrome techniques in sketching compositions for engravers.
  Synonyms
  arrangement, disposition, layout, design, organization, construction
3The preparing of text for printing by setting up the characters in order.
See compose (sense 4)
4A legal agreement to pay an amount of money in lieu of a larger debt or other obligation.
Example sentencesExamples
- Private compositions required the debtor to turn over all their assets, usually less a few exempted items such as bedding, for distribution among creditors.
- His losses were as large as those of his friends, but in a secret composition in 1892 he paid just sixpence in the pound, only to recover so quickly that he was known to be very rich indeed by 1900.
1. 4.1 An amount of money paid under a legal agreement.
  Example sentencesExamples
  An acceptance by the holder of the acceptor's offer to pay a composition is not a renunciation of the holder's rights.

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin compositio(n-), from componere ‘put together’.

单词	composition
释义	Definition of composition in English: composition noun kɒmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)nˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n 1mass noun The nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up. the social composition of villages Example sentencesExamples Underlying that growth was a dramatic shift in the ethnic composition of the population. The cumulative effect, over billions of years, is to change the elemental composition of the universe. Tourism has also accelerated immigration to Panajachel and furthered a gradual diversification in its social composition. But the exact composition of this mixture varies from person to person, depending on body chemistry and diet. Sojourner analyzed the chemical composition of fifteen rocks using its alpha proton X-ray spectrometer. Finally, long-term cholesterol depletion could initiate compensatory changes in membrane lipid composition. Well, the concern and the uncertainty that we're facing now is that we're not sure about the nature of the chemical composition of the magma that is involved in driving this thing. We are determined that the Armed Forces should better reflect the ethnic composition of the British population. In tumors with heterogeneous cellularity, fields were selected to reflect the whole tumor composition. Currently, we create so much CO 2 this way that we are changing the chemical composition of the atmosphere. Immigration policy has produced an extraordinary change in the ethnic composition of the U.S. population. The ingredient and nutrient composition of the basal diet is presented in Tables 1 and 2. The materials alchemists used were typically impure mixtures whose composition varied according the site from which they originated. Although their body fat was not reduced, the addition of the lean mass altered their body composition. Later Surveyor missions carried analytical instrumentation to determine the chemical composition of the soil samples. As diagenetic growth of authigenic apatite continues within a bone, the isotopic composition of the whole bone will trend towards a purely diagenetic signal. Though the clothes themselves are ordinary garments, they are by the nature of their composition all individual. For that reason the isotope composition of the labelling solution was determined. One such question has to do with the composition of the atmosphere as observed by Huygens. Endogenous LS is a complex, multicomponent mixture, the precise composition of which is still not completely defined. Synonyms make-up, constitution, configuration, structure, construction, conformation, formation, form, framework, fabric, anatomy, arrangement, organization, format, layout informal set-up 1.1 The action of putting things together; formation or construction. the composition of a new government was announced in November Example sentencesExamples Special attention should be paid to the problem of composition of the formations engaged in blockades. The importance of understanding the factors that play a part in EI formation and composition is critical to EI research. Synonyms formation, structure, organization 1.2count noun A thing composed of various elements. a theory is a composition of interrelated facts Example sentencesExamples The construction system reinforces this notion, with building elements being carefully articulated and assembled into a composition of plane and frame. They show some variation towards more evolved compositions, as suggested by the variation in incompatible elements. Each of the burglars represents an aspect of the criminal subconscious, crime as a composition of elements. Nominal compositions of the principal alloys are listed in Table 1. Scientists analyze the minerals and compositions of certain distinctive elements of the dust to identify its origin. It is important for heavy sections to be well inoculated and to be made from a composition low in trace elements. He explained the true nature of man: a composition of elements which arise and then fall away immediately and which are devoid of an abiding substance, of a self. A list of selected wrought copper alloy compositions and their properties is given in Table 1. Certain alloy compositions, however, exhibit a peculiar transformation on quenching. The invention further comprises compositions incorporating the above compound. For calibration, a series of glass standards was chosen that corresponded closely to the major element compositions of the melt inclusions and matrix glasses. Interpretation of elements and whole compositions often varies according to the informant. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The whole composition of pavilions and paving lacks design coherency. The range of elemental compositions displayed by individual glass shards combined with the consistency of many trace element ratios are characteristics of the Minoan glass. Synonyms amalgamation, amalgam, merger, union, blend, mixture, mix, mingling, meld, fusion, fusing, compound, alloy, marriage, weave, coalescence, coalition, pooling, integration, conjunction, incorporation, synthesis, composite, concoction 1.3archaic Mental constitution; character. persons who have a touch of madness in their composition Example sentencesExamples However, treatment may work differently in children, according to the severity of the trauma, a child's mental composition, and the availability of support. 1.4often as modifier A compound artificial substance or material. composition tiles Example sentencesExamples Wood composition sheathing may be glued to polyurethane and isocyanurate slabs of insulation in the same way as EPS panels. Nickel alloys are normally welded with matching composition filler metals. So it was soon banned as was hard composition rubber. For example, composition tile consists of a vinyl surface with a separate backing. In high-traffic areas, Kastner says he uses modular carpet for high-wear areas and vinyl composition tile for corridors with less traffic. A new, 500-space parking lot is hidden amid grassy dunes on which saltgrass is growing in durable composition material. Excessive heat build-up in an attic can shorten the longevity of composition roof shingles by causing premature evaporation of the oils in the asphalt. A particular problem with composition shingles is that due to the heat-softening, they become very prone to damage. We looked at copper, composition shingles, slate and concrete, and finally decided on rubber shingles made entirely from recycled tires. Solid vinyl tile is a non-backed product that contains higher levels of vinyl resins, plasticizers and stabilizers than composition tile. Synonyms mixture, compound, amalgam, blend, mix, admixture 1.5Mathematics The successive application of functions to a variable, the value of the first function being the argument of the second, and so on. composition of functions, when defined, is associative Example sentencesExamples Let's assume that we have some function which we can choose to write as a composition. He continued to study functional analysis applications to integral equations producing a large number of papers on composition and permutable functions. 1.6Physics The process of finding the resultant of a number of forces. the composition of forces Example sentencesExamples An important consideration about the composition of forces is that the contribution of the several forces acting cannot be determined from information about the resultant motion. Are the laws of acceleration and composition of forces nothing but arbitrary conventions? 2A creative work, especially a poem or piece of music. Chopin's most romantic compositions Example sentencesExamples There are also educational pieces, numerous compositions of chamber music and two concertos. Despite the complex rhythms of his compositions, Stravinsky's music is imbued with the spirit of the dance, and it was not just in the scores written specifically for ballet that he produced ideal ballet music. He maintains clarity of form in the very nuclei of his compositions, namely the melodies that he derives from folk songs and dances, and transfers this to a larger scale. It was later recognised as one of the iconic compositions of classical music. One rarely associates the term ‘programmatic music’ with the compositions of Johannes Brahms. Because he wrote equally as well for the orchestra, the piano orchestral works are compositions all serious musicians should explore. On a couple of tracks, he added a heavy dose of jazz in between his chamber music compositions. At the same time, he fully recognises the impact of existing music on his own compositions. These include various compositions by Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Haydn, Beethoven and Purcell. Such motives form the basis for his musical compositions, especially the operas. This made it an object of desire in the homes of the fast-growing bourgeoisie, creating a market greedy for the sheet music of Chopin's compositions that poured into the shops. It's a neat trick, actually, and sidesteps the innate structure that pervades dance music's more epic compositions. His compositions comprise mainly chamber music, including string quartets and accompanied keyboard sonatas. A song, of course, is a musical composition, a poem or ballad; a ballad is a short narrative poem adopted for reciting or for singing. Mention the word ‘étude,’ and compositions by Chopin, Debussy or Czerny may come to mind. Musical compositions accompanying each piece help set the mood. Each of her dances, however, was created around different music, ranging from the baroque compositions of Johann Pachelbel to local folk songs. Itsuko Hasegawa, one of Japan's most widely respected architects, likens making architecture to the act of creating a poem or a musical composition. Their repertoire spans from traditional Chinese music to contemporary Canadian compositions, and other cross-cultural pieces. Josef Suk can always be counted upon to produce good, well crafted and melodious music and these three compositions certainly live up to that description. Synonyms work of art, work, creation, literary/musical/artistic work, opus, oeuvre, piece, arrangement poem, novel, play, drama symphony, concerto, opera painting, drawing, picture 2.1mass noun The action or art of producing a creative work such as a poem or piece of music. the technical aspects of composition Example sentencesExamples All of this work furthered my composition of new prose poems. After the radio performance, the RTÉ producers encouraged the girls to continue to work together, as it was felt that they have an obvious talent for composition and performance. At one level, no doubt, we could say that everything in a poet's life becomes integral to the composition of the poem, whatever the form or genre. Its singing melodies, rocking accompaniments and romantic harmonies advance the composition of nocturnes from Field to Chopin. Therefore, no objective standard exists for the composition or development of music. The selections have been arranged roughly in chronological order, by year of composition, a format that works surprisingly well. The other contests the students had to vie in were designing a book cover, radio jockeying, poetry composition, hairstyle, make-up, modelling and recitation. I'm deeply concerned with harmony, and yet it is the aspect of composition that is the most predetermined methodically. It's an enjoyable experience in its own right and with a high standard of composition and performance the album could be ‘Music to watch clouds by’. They can endure anguish as they go through the process of composition. I preferred to study harmony, counterpoint and composition. Once you started writing, what effect did music have upon the composition of the poems and what composers might have influenced your work? In spite of his many talents and activities, he never lost sight of his primary mission - the composition of serious concert music. Experience the process of composition of the art. Musicians will gain a broad range of skills including technology, performance, composition and music business. He brought his political commitment and his many talents - photography, journalism and music composition - to film-making. Formal study followed at Latrobe University developing interests in 20th century composition, Jazz and Music from other cultures. It has a profound effect on literary composition. Esch decided to return to his prior vocation as an adjunct professor of prose composition at Harvard. The notes are a bit dry but not technical and offer some educational insights into the composition of the music. Synonyms writing, creation, devising, making up, thinking up, framing, formulation, production, fashioning, origination, invention, concoction, compilation 2.2 An essay, especially one written by a school or college student. we had a class composition, ‘My Best Friend’ Example sentencesExamples All through school I loved to write reports and compositions, but never anything that would reveal the feelings going on inside me. Judging from school compositions, he was writing and talking like this when he was eleven. When I teach college composition to ESL students, I spend much of my time thinking about linguistic matters. You know, sitting down to write about the weekend is a bit like being back at school and told to write a composition on ‘What I Did During The Holidays’. The sources of data included oral interviews, written compositions, and letters. We began writing compositions in school when I was 11 or 12. I recall once going over a five-page composition I'd written for his class and counting over thirty be-verbs. In the English syllabus I enjoyed writing compositions, but I didn't really like sentence analysis. It was all a dream - as we used to say at the end of our compositions in elementary school. The flag was saluted, cheers given for the King and senior classes were given the task of writing a composition on the greatness of the British Empire. When I was at school in the 1940s and 50s, we were asked to write compositions on how we would spend this leisure time and what kind of tourism we would like to see developed. The choice of compositions offered to ordinary-level students included one on the topic of travelling on a school bus. Our homework from Friday was to write a composition on our dream for the world with a forward from Dr. Martian Luther King's speech at the top. Results supporting this hypothesis are presented from analyses of 114 compositions written by French and Japanese background learners of English. Written compositions will show a familiarity with informal, spoken English. The author subsequently met with six 10-year-olds, and asked them to write a composition about their school. We did not use newspaper, as the students' compositions would be much more visible on the plain surface than on ‘busy’ newsprint. But CStar is not limited to writing compositions for class. The study employed a total of five morphological and syntactic structures as unmarked and marked error types in two student compositions and investigated 40 professors' reactions to them. Synonyms essay, paper, article, text, study, piece of writing task North American theme 2.3 The artistic arrangement of the parts of a picture. none of the other photographs shared this particular composition Example sentencesExamples A zone of smeared blue pushes in from the upper right corner, destabilizing the composition, giving the brushwork it impinges on a frenetic quality. Here Sherman lauded the manner in which elements in Cezanne's pictures were adjusted for the sake of the composition, independent of laws of reality. The larger paintings are staged in a manner characteristic of Manet's early studio compositions. Frightened is also a pretty picture, but the composition is a little complex, and we can almost hear the noise when the artist cut the woodblock. Here, his composition, line and Fauvist hues abstract the imagined essence of flowers on conspicuous stalks that may be heading on to hip and seed. Her first pictures were of fishermen, factory workers, and lorry drivers, all remarkable for their composition and colouring. The latter two works have an irregularly repeated fringelike pattern that anchors the composition. Artists draw a composition on a block of wood and then cut away the areas they do not want to ink, leaving a relief of the intended image. Including him also helped Holbein to balance the composition, which is slightly weighted to the left in the drawing. It is what one might expect of an artist experimenting with the composition of a companion picture. The space-box is replaced by compositions organized through a loose symmetry. The rows vary in texture and density, from single pages to cardboard book covers, undulating in a wavelike pattern across the horizontal composition. For composition is not just a way to organize a picture. Both paintings share similar compositions; an enormous crane and a fragment of sky are shown where the towers used to be. Rubens sometimes used monochrome techniques in sketching compositions for engravers. In a number of instances, the choice of the artist commissioned to produce a portrait is as significant as the portrait's format or composition. Some of the artists worked out their compositions with small sketches, at other times they would work with a spontaneous intuitive flow, reacting and responding to their evolving composition. Synonyms arrangement, disposition, layout, design, organization, construction proportions, harmony, balance, symmetry 3mass noun The preparation of text for printing by setting up characters or by establishing its style and appearance electronically. an external contractor providing computerized composition and typesetting 4A legal agreement to pay a sum in lieu of a larger debt or other obligation. he had been released by deed on making a composition with the creditors Example sentencesExamples His losses were as large as those of his friends, but in a secret composition in 1892 he paid just sixpence in the pound, only to recover so quickly that he was known to be very rich indeed by 1900. Private compositions required the debtor to turn over all their assets, usually less a few exempted items such as bedding, for distribution among creditors. 4.1 A sum paid in lieu of a larger debt. Royalists redeemed their sequestrated estates by paying compositions Example sentencesExamples An acceptance by the holder of the acceptor's offer to pay a composition is not a renunciation of the holder's rights. Origin Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin compositio(n-), from componere 'put together'. Definition of composition in US English: composition nounˌkämpəˈziSH(ə)nˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n 1The nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up. the social composition of villages Example sentencesExamples But the exact composition of this mixture varies from person to person, depending on body chemistry and diet. One such question has to do with the composition of the atmosphere as observed by Huygens. The ingredient and nutrient composition of the basal diet is presented in Tables 1 and 2. The materials alchemists used were typically impure mixtures whose composition varied according the site from which they originated. In tumors with heterogeneous cellularity, fields were selected to reflect the whole tumor composition. Well, the concern and the uncertainty that we're facing now is that we're not sure about the nature of the chemical composition of the magma that is involved in driving this thing. The cumulative effect, over billions of years, is to change the elemental composition of the universe. Though the clothes themselves are ordinary garments, they are by the nature of their composition all individual. Underlying that growth was a dramatic shift in the ethnic composition of the population. As diagenetic growth of authigenic apatite continues within a bone, the isotopic composition of the whole bone will trend towards a purely diagenetic signal. Although their body fat was not reduced, the addition of the lean mass altered their body composition. For that reason the isotope composition of the labelling solution was determined. Sojourner analyzed the chemical composition of fifteen rocks using its alpha proton X-ray spectrometer. Endogenous LS is a complex, multicomponent mixture, the precise composition of which is still not completely defined. Currently, we create so much CO 2 this way that we are changing the chemical composition of the atmosphere. Later Surveyor missions carried analytical instrumentation to determine the chemical composition of the soil samples. Tourism has also accelerated immigration to Panajachel and furthered a gradual diversification in its social composition. Immigration policy has produced an extraordinary change in the ethnic composition of the U.S. population. We are determined that the Armed Forces should better reflect the ethnic composition of the British population. Finally, long-term cholesterol depletion could initiate compensatory changes in membrane lipid composition. Synonyms make-up, constitution, configuration, structure, construction, conformation, formation, form, framework, fabric, anatomy, arrangement, organization, format, layout 1.1 The action of putting things together; formation or construction. the composition of a new government was announced Example sentencesExamples The importance of understanding the factors that play a part in EI formation and composition is critical to EI research. Special attention should be paid to the problem of composition of the formations engaged in blockades. Synonyms formation, structure, organization 1.2 A thing composed of various elements. a theory is a composition of interrelated facts Example sentencesExamples They show some variation towards more evolved compositions, as suggested by the variation in incompatible elements. A list of selected wrought copper alloy compositions and their properties is given in Table 1. Certain alloy compositions, however, exhibit a peculiar transformation on quenching. Interpretation of elements and whole compositions often varies according to the informant. He explained the true nature of man: a composition of elements which arise and then fall away immediately and which are devoid of an abiding substance, of a self. The whole composition of pavilions and paving lacks design coherency. Scientists analyze the minerals and compositions of certain distinctive elements of the dust to identify its origin. The invention further comprises compositions incorporating the above compound. Nominal compositions of the principal alloys are listed in Table 1. For calibration, a series of glass standards was chosen that corresponded closely to the major element compositions of the melt inclusions and matrix glasses. The range of elemental compositions displayed by individual glass shards combined with the consistency of many trace element ratios are characteristics of the Minoan glass. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. It is important for heavy sections to be well inoculated and to be made from a composition low in trace elements. The construction system reinforces this notion, with building elements being carefully articulated and assembled into a composition of plane and frame. Each of the burglars represents an aspect of the criminal subconscious, crime as a composition of elements. Synonyms amalgamation, amalgam, merger, union, blend, mixture, mix, mingling, meld, fusion, fusing, compound, alloy, marriage, weave, coalescence, coalition, pooling, integration, conjunction, incorporation, synthesis, composite, concoction 1.3archaic Mental constitution; character. persons who have a touch of madness in their composition Example sentencesExamples However, treatment may work differently in children, according to the severity of the trauma, a child's mental composition, and the availability of support. 1.4often as modifier A compound artificial substance, especially one serving the purpose of a natural one. composition flooring Example sentencesExamples A particular problem with composition shingles is that due to the heat-softening, they become very prone to damage. For example, composition tile consists of a vinyl surface with a separate backing. Wood composition sheathing may be glued to polyurethane and isocyanurate slabs of insulation in the same way as EPS panels. A new, 500-space parking lot is hidden amid grassy dunes on which saltgrass is growing in durable composition material. Nickel alloys are normally welded with matching composition filler metals. We looked at copper, composition shingles, slate and concrete, and finally decided on rubber shingles made entirely from recycled tires. In high-traffic areas, Kastner says he uses modular carpet for high-wear areas and vinyl composition tile for corridors with less traffic. So it was soon banned as was hard composition rubber. Solid vinyl tile is a non-backed product that contains higher levels of vinyl resins, plasticizers and stabilizers than composition tile. Excessive heat build-up in an attic can shorten the longevity of composition roof shingles by causing premature evaporation of the oils in the asphalt. Synonyms mixture, compound, amalgam, blend, mix, admixture 1.5Linguistics The formation of words into a compound word. Example sentencesExamples These include word identification, syntactic parsing, and semantic composition of word meanings. 1.6Mathematics The successive application of functions to a variable, the value of the first function being the argument of the second, and so on. composition of functions, when defined, is associative Example sentencesExamples Let's assume that we have some function which we can choose to write as a composition. He continued to study functional analysis applications to integral equations producing a large number of papers on composition and permutable functions. 1.7Physics The process of finding the resultant of a number of forces. Example sentencesExamples Are the laws of acceleration and composition of forces nothing but arbitrary conventions? An important consideration about the composition of forces is that the contribution of the several forces acting cannot be determined from information about the resultant motion. 2A work of music, literature, or art. Chopin's most romantic compositions Example sentencesExamples Each of her dances, however, was created around different music, ranging from the baroque compositions of Johann Pachelbel to local folk songs. Despite the complex rhythms of his compositions, Stravinsky's music is imbued with the spirit of the dance, and it was not just in the scores written specifically for ballet that he produced ideal ballet music. He maintains clarity of form in the very nuclei of his compositions, namely the melodies that he derives from folk songs and dances, and transfers this to a larger scale. Mention the word ‘étude,’ and compositions by Chopin, Debussy or Czerny may come to mind. On a couple of tracks, he added a heavy dose of jazz in between his chamber music compositions. It's a neat trick, actually, and sidesteps the innate structure that pervades dance music's more epic compositions. At the same time, he fully recognises the impact of existing music on his own compositions. There are also educational pieces, numerous compositions of chamber music and two concertos. A song, of course, is a musical composition, a poem or ballad; a ballad is a short narrative poem adopted for reciting or for singing. Josef Suk can always be counted upon to produce good, well crafted and melodious music and these three compositions certainly live up to that description. Itsuko Hasegawa, one of Japan's most widely respected architects, likens making architecture to the act of creating a poem or a musical composition. Because he wrote equally as well for the orchestra, the piano orchestral works are compositions all serious musicians should explore. One rarely associates the term ‘programmatic music’ with the compositions of Johannes Brahms. Musical compositions accompanying each piece help set the mood. His compositions comprise mainly chamber music, including string quartets and accompanied keyboard sonatas. Their repertoire spans from traditional Chinese music to contemporary Canadian compositions, and other cross-cultural pieces. This made it an object of desire in the homes of the fast-growing bourgeoisie, creating a market greedy for the sheet music of Chopin's compositions that poured into the shops. Such motives form the basis for his musical compositions, especially the operas. These include various compositions by Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Haydn, Beethoven and Purcell. It was later recognised as one of the iconic compositions of classical music. Synonyms work of art, work, creation, artistic work, literary work, musical work, opus, oeuvre, piece, arrangement 2.1 The action or art of producing a work of music, literature, or art. the technical aspects of composition Example sentencesExamples After the radio performance, the RTÉ producers encouraged the girls to continue to work together, as it was felt that they have an obvious talent for composition and performance. The notes are a bit dry but not technical and offer some educational insights into the composition of the music. They can endure anguish as they go through the process of composition. At one level, no doubt, we could say that everything in a poet's life becomes integral to the composition of the poem, whatever the form or genre. In spite of his many talents and activities, he never lost sight of his primary mission - the composition of serious concert music. The other contests the students had to vie in were designing a book cover, radio jockeying, poetry composition, hairstyle, make-up, modelling and recitation. Once you started writing, what effect did music have upon the composition of the poems and what composers might have influenced your work? Experience the process of composition of the art. He brought his political commitment and his many talents - photography, journalism and music composition - to film-making. Formal study followed at Latrobe University developing interests in 20th century composition, Jazz and Music from other cultures. It has a profound effect on literary composition. I'm deeply concerned with harmony, and yet it is the aspect of composition that is the most predetermined methodically. Its singing melodies, rocking accompaniments and romantic harmonies advance the composition of nocturnes from Field to Chopin. The selections have been arranged roughly in chronological order, by year of composition, a format that works surprisingly well. It's an enjoyable experience in its own right and with a high standard of composition and performance the album could be ‘Music to watch clouds by’. All of this work furthered my composition of new prose poems. Esch decided to return to his prior vocation as an adjunct professor of prose composition at Harvard. Musicians will gain a broad range of skills including technology, performance, composition and music business. I preferred to study harmony, counterpoint and composition. Therefore, no objective standard exists for the composition or development of music. Synonyms writing, creation, devising, making up, thinking up, framing, formulation, production, fashioning, origination, invention, concoction, compilation 2.2 An essay, especially one written by a school or college student. Example sentencesExamples Our homework from Friday was to write a composition on our dream for the world with a forward from Dr. Martian Luther King's speech at the top. The study employed a total of five morphological and syntactic structures as unmarked and marked error types in two student compositions and investigated 40 professors' reactions to them. When I teach college composition to ESL students, I spend much of my time thinking about linguistic matters. The choice of compositions offered to ordinary-level students included one on the topic of travelling on a school bus. Written compositions will show a familiarity with informal, spoken English. The sources of data included oral interviews, written compositions, and letters. Judging from school compositions, he was writing and talking like this when he was eleven. In the English syllabus I enjoyed writing compositions, but I didn't really like sentence analysis. Results supporting this hypothesis are presented from analyses of 114 compositions written by French and Japanese background learners of English. When I was at school in the 1940s and 50s, we were asked to write compositions on how we would spend this leisure time and what kind of tourism we would like to see developed. But CStar is not limited to writing compositions for class. The author subsequently met with six 10-year-olds, and asked them to write a composition about their school. The flag was saluted, cheers given for the King and senior classes were given the task of writing a composition on the greatness of the British Empire. All through school I loved to write reports and compositions, but never anything that would reveal the feelings going on inside me. You know, sitting down to write about the weekend is a bit like being back at school and told to write a composition on ‘What I Did During The Holidays’. I recall once going over a five-page composition I'd written for his class and counting over thirty be-verbs. We did not use newspaper, as the students' compositions would be much more visible on the plain surface than on ‘busy’ newsprint. We began writing compositions in school when I was 11 or 12. It was all a dream - as we used to say at the end of our compositions in elementary school. Synonyms essay, paper, article, text, study, piece of writing 2.3 The artistic arrangement of the parts of a picture. spoiling the composition of many of the pictures Example sentencesExamples A zone of smeared blue pushes in from the upper right corner, destabilizing the composition, giving the brushwork it impinges on a frenetic quality. Here, his composition, line and Fauvist hues abstract the imagined essence of flowers on conspicuous stalks that may be heading on to hip and seed. The latter two works have an irregularly repeated fringelike pattern that anchors the composition. Artists draw a composition on a block of wood and then cut away the areas they do not want to ink, leaving a relief of the intended image. The space-box is replaced by compositions organized through a loose symmetry. Including him also helped Holbein to balance the composition, which is slightly weighted to the left in the drawing. Both paintings share similar compositions; an enormous crane and a fragment of sky are shown where the towers used to be. The rows vary in texture and density, from single pages to cardboard book covers, undulating in a wavelike pattern across the horizontal composition. Her first pictures were of fishermen, factory workers, and lorry drivers, all remarkable for their composition and colouring. Frightened is also a pretty picture, but the composition is a little complex, and we can almost hear the noise when the artist cut the woodblock. Here Sherman lauded the manner in which elements in Cezanne's pictures were adjusted for the sake of the composition, independent of laws of reality. Some of the artists worked out their compositions with small sketches, at other times they would work with a spontaneous intuitive flow, reacting and responding to their evolving composition. The larger paintings are staged in a manner characteristic of Manet's early studio compositions. It is what one might expect of an artist experimenting with the composition of a companion picture. For composition is not just a way to organize a picture. In a number of instances, the choice of the artist commissioned to produce a portrait is as significant as the portrait's format or composition. Rubens sometimes used monochrome techniques in sketching compositions for engravers. Synonyms arrangement, disposition, layout, design, organization, construction 3The preparing of text for printing by setting up the characters in order. See compose (sense 4) 4A legal agreement to pay an amount of money in lieu of a larger debt or other obligation. Example sentencesExamples Private compositions required the debtor to turn over all their assets, usually less a few exempted items such as bedding, for distribution among creditors. His losses were as large as those of his friends, but in a secret composition in 1892 he paid just sixpence in the pound, only to recover so quickly that he was known to be very rich indeed by 1900. 4.1 An amount of money paid under a legal agreement. Example sentencesExamples An acceptance by the holder of the acceptor's offer to pay a composition is not a renunciation of the holder's rights. Origin Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin compositio(n-), from componere ‘put together’.
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