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composition

[kom-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pəˈzɪʃ ən /




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The researchers found that eating three servings of full-fat dairy per day did not negatively affect body weight, body composition, energy metabolism, or blood lipid levels.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

For routine topics—asphalt composition, poultry nutrition, aircraft cabin temperatures—this distinction is less important.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Mr. Heyward and Ms. Ishizaki will discuss the new composition at a separate “Inside the Music” event on Aug. 5.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

“Solstice,” where he shares writing credits with Patti Smith, possesses the same kind of metaphysical shimmer that’s often intrinsic to a Patti Smith composition.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

The composition is balanced by two giant clouds on either side.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

In one sense, he was selling himself short: “Revolver” featured three Harrison compositions, a glut of new material that included “Taxman,” “Love You To” and “I Want to Tell You.”

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

More complex compositions - with ultrafast trills and combinations that contain lots of information - are more common in temperate forests, where birds tend to communicate at closer range.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

By Ma Rainey’s own testimony, she’d picked up on and incorporated into her compositions blues lines she’d heard used by wandering folk musicians.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Last cycle, seven states had their most expensive judicial elections ever, including Montana and Kentucky, states with partisan compositions more like Kansas.

From Slate Jul. 8, 2026

Rhythm occurs in a melody, in the accompaniment, and uses combinations of short and long durations to create patterns and entire compositions.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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