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compositions

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃənz// UK //kˌɒmpəzˈɪʃənz// com·po·si·tions

n. pieces of music, writing, or art that someone has created. It can also mean the way different parts are put together to make a whole thing.

n. original works of music, literature, or art; also refers to the arrangement of elements within a creative work or the chemical makeup of a substance.


SIMPLE

The pianist performed several of her own compositions.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher spent the afternoon grading the students' short written compositions for grammar and style.

COMPLEX

While his early compositions were heavily influenced by classical structures, his later works experimented with dissonant harmonies and unconventional rhythmic patterns.

Synonyms
Usage

Countable when referring to individual works of art or music; uncountable when referring to the general act of arranging parts or the makeup of a substance.

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