composition

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Zusammenfügens von Teilen oder Elementen zu einem Ganzen bezeichnet oder das daraus entstandene Gebilde, zum Beispiel ein musikalisches, literarisches oder künstlerisches Werk.

A noun referring to the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole, or the resulting structure, such as a piece of music, writing, or artwork.

1. Musical or literary workB1formal

   A piece of music, art, or writing that has been created.

   Musikalisches oder literarisches Werk

   • Mozart's compositions are still performed worldwide.
   • She wrote a composition about her summer vacation.
   • The artist's new composition was displayed in the gallery.

   Synonymecreationliterary worknumberopuspieceworkwork of art

2. Structure or makeupB2formal

   The way in which something is made up of different parts or elements.

   Zusammensetzung

   • The chemical composition of water is H2O.
   • Scientists analyzed the composition of the rock sample.
   • The composition of the committee includes experts from various fields.

   Synonymearrangementconfigurationconstitutionconstructionformationmakeuporganizationstructure

3. Arrangement in artB2formal

   The arrangement of elements within a work of art or photograph.

   Komposition

   • The composition of the painting draws the eye to the center.
   • Good composition is essential for a striking photograph.
   • He studied the composition of Renaissance masterpieces.

   Synonymearrangementbalanceconfigurationdesigngroupinglayoutorganizationplacementstructure