A1 noun Neutro

composition

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

Composition is the way different parts are put together to make a whole thing, like a painting, a song, or a story. It describes how elements are arranged to look or sound good together.

Exemplos

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I like the composition of this photo because the tree is in the perfect spot.

I like the composition of this photo because the tree is in the perfect spot.

2

The artist carefully considered the composition of the elements on the canvas.

The artist carefully considered the composition of the elements on the canvas.

3

Check out the composition of this cool drawing I made!

Check out the composition of this cool drawing I made!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
composition
Verb
compose
Advérbio
compositionally
Adjetivo
compositional
Relacionado
composer
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'COM' (together) and 'POSITION' (place). It is the way things are 'placed together'.

Quiz rápido

The photographer adjusted the camera to get a better ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: composition

Exemplos

1

I like the composition of this photo because the tree is in the perfect spot.

everyday

I like the composition of this photo because the tree is in the perfect spot.

2

The artist carefully considered the composition of the elements on the canvas.

formal

The artist carefully considered the composition of the elements on the canvas.

3

Check out the composition of this cool drawing I made!

informal

Check out the composition of this cool drawing I made!

4

The professor analyzed the chemical composition of the rock sample.

academic

The professor analyzed the chemical composition of the rock sample.

5

We need to change the composition of the committee to include more experts.

business

We need to change the composition of the committee to include more experts.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
composition
Verb
compose
Advérbio
compositionally
Adjetivo
compositional
Relacionado
composer

Colocações comuns

musical composition musical composition
balanced composition balanced composition
chemical composition chemical composition
write a composition write a composition
color composition color composition

Frases Comuns

the composition of matter

the composition of matter

in composition with

in composition with

a short composition

a short composition

Frequentemente confundido com

composition vs component

A component is a single part, while composition is the way all parts are put together.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when talking about how a piece of art is organized or what something is made of.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'composition' only for school essays, but it is very common in photography and science too.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'COM' (together) and 'POSITION' (place). It is the way things are 'placed together'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'compositio', meaning a putting together or an arrangement.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun (a musical composition) uncountable noun (the composition of the soil) plural: compositions
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking schools, a 'composition' is a common term for a short essay or writing assignment.

Quiz rápido

The photographer adjusted the camera to get a better ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: composition

Mais palavras de art

painting

A1

A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.

sculpture

A1

A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.

sketch

A1

A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.

portrait

A1

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.

landscape

A1

A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

A1

A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

A1

Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

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Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

A1

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

A1

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

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