composition
Meaning: The way something is made up or arranged; a piece of music or writing
Composition refers to the way in which something is made up or arranged, or the act of creating something such as a piece of music or writing. In art and photography, it describes how elements are arranged within a frame. The word can also refer to a written essay or piece of music itself.
Examples
- The chemical composition of the soil varies across the region. 该地区土壤的化学成分各不相同。La composición química del suelo varía en toda la región.土壌の化学組成は地域によって異なります。토양의 화학적 구성은 지역에 따라 다릅니다.
- She studied musical composition at the Royal Academy. 她在皇家音乐学院学习作曲。Estudió composición musical en la Real Academia.彼女は王立音楽院で作曲を学びました。그녀는 왕립 음악원에서 작곡을 공부했습니다.
- The photograph has excellent composition with the subject off-centre. 这张照片构图出色,主体偏离中心。La fotografía tiene una excelente composición con el sujeto descentrado.その写真は被写体が中心からずれた素晴らしい構図です。그 사진은 피사체가 중앙에서 벗어나 있어 훌륭한 구도를 보여줍니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'composicion', from Latin 'compositionem' (a putting together), from 'componere' (to put together), combining 'com-' (together) + 'ponere' (to place).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
From Latin 'componere' meaning 'to put together.' The word beautifully captures how creative works are assembled from individual elements into a unified whole.
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