Definition of composition

noun (n)

• the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: composing
  

  Example:
  Harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the way in which someone or something is composed (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: constitution, make-up, makeup, physical composition
  

  source: wordnet30
• a mixture of ingredients (noun.substance)

  source: wordnet30
• a musical work that has been created (noun.communication)

  Synonym: musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music
  

  Example:
  The composition is written in four movements.
  

  source: wordnet30
• musical creation (noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• the act of creating written works (noun.act)

  Synonym: authorship, penning, writing
  

  source: wordnet30
• art and technique of printing with movable type (noun.communication)

  Synonym: typography
  

  source: wordnet30
• an essay (especially one written as an assignment) (noun.communication)

  Synonym: paper, report, theme
  

  Example:
  He got an A on his composition.
  

  source: wordnet30
• something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole (noun.artifact)

  Example:
  He envied the composition of their faculty.
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act or art of composing, or forming a whole or integral, by placing together and uniting different things, parts, or ingredients. (noun)

  source: webster1913

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