composition

The different parts of something and how much of each part it contains.

• The composition of the team has changed.
• Scientists examined the chemical composition of the rock.
• What is the composition of this mixture?

How to use it: the composition of something (They studied the composition of the soil.)

Similar words: makeup, constitution

Common phrases: chemical composition, composition of something, soil composition

A piece of music that someone has written.

• She played her new composition.
• The orchestra performed three compositions by young musicians.
• His first composition was a song for his mother.

Similar words: piece, work

Common phrases: musical composition, piano composition, original composition

A piece of music, writing, or art that someone has created.

• Write a short composition about your family.
• Her latest composition combines poetry and music.
• The gallery displayed several compositions by local artists.

Similar words: work, piece

Common phrases: written composition, artistic composition, short composition

A substance made by mixing different materials together.

• The handle is made from a rubber composition.
• They poured the composition into a mould.
• This resin composition becomes hard when heated.

Similar words: mixture, compound

Common phrases: rubber composition, moulding composition, resin composition