Word
compositional
Phoneticscom·po·si·tion·al
US/ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃənəɫ/
UK/kˌɒmpəzˈɪʃənəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the way different parts are put together to make a whole. In music, it describes how a piece is written or structured.
adj. relating to the process of composing or the arrangement of parts to form a whole. In a musical context, it describes the structural or stylistic characteristics of a piece's construction.
Examples
“The composer used a unique compositional style.”
“The critic praised the symphony for its innovative compositional structure and complex harmonic progressions.”
“Scholars often debate whether the work is a product of its time or a result of the composer's individual compositional genius, noting the blend of traditional forms with modernist techniques.”
Examples
simple
“The composer used a unique compositional style.”
contextual
“The critic praised the symphony for its innovative compositional structure and complex harmonic progressions.”
complex
“Scholars often debate whether the work is a product of its time or a result of the composer's individual compositional genius, noting the blend of traditional forms with modernist techniques.”
Real-World Examples
“Their chemistry and compositional smarts became immediately apparent on the following year’s Just Fantasy EP, where co-vocalists Kyra Morling and Roman Zangari tumbled into slacker harmony over blown-out distortion and plaid-swaddled acoustic guitars.” Domain
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