English–German

“composition” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔmpoziˈtsi̯oːn/

Example

Diese Komposition wurde letztes Jahr uraufgeführt.

This composition was premiered last year.

Illustration for Komposition (composition)

How to say “composition” in German

“Composition” in German is Komposition.

A whole built by positioning distinct artistic elements so that each contributes to the effect of the work.

Full entry for Komposition: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Komposition

Ich habe gestern eine Komposition aufgenommen.

I recorded a composition yesterday.

Tips for using Komposition

  • Aufbau focuses on a work's internal structure, whereas Komposition emphasizes the artistic arrangement of its elements.

Other German words for “composition”

Die Zusammensetzung des Teams ist wichtig.

The composition of the team is important.

“composition” in other languages