die Komposition
composition
A created work, especially a piece of music.
EXAMPLE
Der Pianist spielte eine berühmte Komposition von Mozart.
The pianist played a famous composition by Mozart.
die Komposition
composition
die Komposition, die Kompositionen
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Meanings
die Komposition
composition
The way the individual parts of a whole (e.g. a work of art, text, or photo) are arranged and combined into a unit; the layout or structure.
EXAMPLE
Die Komposition des Gemäldes lenkt den Blick des Betrachters direkt auf die zentrale Figur.
The composition of the painting directs the viewer's gaze straight to the central figure.
die Komposition
composition
The makeup of a substance or product from different components or ingredients.
EXAMPLE
Die genaue Komposition des Medikaments ist ein Betriebsgeheimnis.
The exact composition of the medication is a trade secret.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Komposition, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kompositionen |
| genitive | der Komposition |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Komposition | die Kompositionen |
| accusative | die Komposition | die Kompositionen |
| dative | der Komposition | den Kompositionen |
| genitive | der Komposition | der Kompositionen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Komposition' (composition) belongs to the word family of 'komponieren' (the verb for creating a piece of music) and 'der Komponist' (the person who composes). Recognizing this family helps with understanding.
EXAMPLE
Beethoven hat viele berühmte Sinfonien komponiert.
Beethoven composed many famous symphonies.
Mozart war ein österreichischer Komponist.
Mozart was an Austrian composer.
Context clue
You can recognize the exact meaning of 'Komposition' (composition) from the context. If it is about music, it means a piece of music. In the context of art or photography, it refers to the structure. With products or chemistry, it means the makeup or composition.
EXAMPLE
Im Radio lief eine wunderschöne klassische Komposition.
A beautiful classical composition was playing on the radio.
Der Fotograf achtete genau auf die Komposition seines Bildes.
The photographer paid close attention to the composition of his picture.
Die Komposition dieser Creme ist rein pflanzlich.
The composition of this cream is purely plant-based.
Typical verbs
When 'Komposition' (composition) refers to a piece of music, it is often combined with verbs such as 'spielen' (to play), 'hören' (to hear/listen to), 'schreiben' (to write), or 'schaffen' (to create).
EXAMPLE
Das Orchester spielte eine moderne Komposition.
The orchestra played a modern composition.
Compare with
Komposition vs Stück
piece
Stück and Komposition can both refer to a musical work. Stück is the general term commonly used in everyday speech, while Komposition emphasizes the work that was created and has a more technical tone. Stück usually fits a concert, while Komposition is more suitable when describing the work itself.
Komposition
Die Musiker spielen heute Abend eine neue Komposition.
The musicians are playing a new composition tonight.
Stück
Die Band spielt heute Abend ein neues Stück.
The band is playing a new piece tonight.
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