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composition

[kom-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pəˈzɪʃ ən /




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Their subject matter, composition and paint handling revealed an utterly original visual sensibility, an almost obsessively focused individuality.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Rather than having a largely consistent chemical composition, white matter contains numerous distinct lipid zones.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

John Field, one of Li’s two protagonists, was in fact a classical pianist of some repute, having invented the nocturne form of composition that Chopin would make famous in Field’s lifetime.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

That is an increase of about 5% but more significant is the shift in the composition of that dependency.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Finally, assign a narrator, speaking or acting parts, and along with your instruments and sound effects, you have a complete performance that incorporates music composition and creativity along with language arts and theater.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

This photo was taken in a vineyard at dawn, when the birds sing their most complex compositions.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Traditionally, researchers have concentrated on choosing the right starting materials, catalysts, electrode surfaces, voltages, and solution compositions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

It remains one of R.E.M.’s strongest compositions, an entire sonic landscape that morphs instantly into a whole other world.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

Mr. Young’s compositions come out ahead, and the band’s sound throughout is compelling, more so than some of the song topics and lyrics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

“Write any grade A, number one compositions lately?” he asked.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith


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