die Komposition
Translation
composition, piece of music, structure, compound
Examples
Mozarts Kompositionen sind weltberühmt.
Mozart's compositions are world-famous.
Die Komposition des Bildes ist harmonisch.
The composition of the picture is harmonious.
Die chemische Komposition ist unbekannt.
The chemical composition is unknown.
Grammar Patterns
the composition of sth./sb. Die Kompositionen von Mozart sind weltberühmt.
Similar Words
Zusammensetzung (composition), Musikstück (piece of music), Werk (work)
Etymology
From Latin 'compositio' (a putting together), from 'com-' (together) + 'ponere' (to place). It's a direct cognate of the English 'composition'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'composing' music or a picture by 'positioning' elements together. The word is almost identical to English.