composition

• Nom désignant le processus de combinaison de parties ou d'éléments en un tout, ou la structure qui en résulte, comme une œuvre musicale, littéraire ou artistique.

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.

   composition musicale ou littéraire

   • 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.

   Synonymescreationliterary worknumberopuspieceworkwork of art

2. Structure or makeupB2formal

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

   Composition (structure ou constitution)

   • 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.

   Synonymesarrangementconfigurationconstitutionconstructionformationmakeuporganizationstructure

3. Arrangement in artB2formal

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

   Composition (en art)

   • 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.

   Synonymesarrangementbalanceconfigurationdesigngroupinglayoutorganizationplacementstructure