Composition is the way parts are put together to form a whole, such as in writing, music, or art. It can also refer to a piece of writing or music itself.
From Latin 'compositiō', meaning 'a putting together, arrangement'. It entered English through French, keeping the idea of arranging elements into an organized whole.
Every time a teacher assigns 'a composition', they’re really asking you to practice the art of structure: how ideas, sentences, or notes fit together. Great composition is what makes the same notes or words feel boring in one piece and unforgettable in another.
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