Kompositions

Kompositions refers to the act and outcome of arranging or combining parts to form a unified whole. The term is used in several languages, including English and various Nordic and Germanic languages, where cognate forms exist and may be translated as composition or arrangement. Etymologically, it derives from the Latin componere, meaning to put together.

In music, a komposition is a musical work or score created by a composer. It encompasses elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and instrumentation. The concept contrasts with improvisation and is analyzed in terms of structure, motifs, development, and orchestration.

In visual arts and design, composition describes the arrangement of visual elements within a space. Principles such as balance, contrast, emphasis, proportion, rhythm, and unity guide the design, while choices of viewpoint, framing, and layering determine how subjects relate to each other and to the viewer. Good composition helps convey meaning, mood, and visual impact.

In literature and rhetoric, composition refers to the organization of ideas and arguments in a text, including structure, paragraphing, and coherence. In linguistics, the term is used in discussions of compositionality, the idea that the meaning of a complex expression derives from its parts and their arrangement.

In science and materials science, composition denotes the make-up or chemical constitution of a substance or material, typically expressed as the types and proportions of components, elements, or phases present. The concept is central to classifications, properties, and performance across disciplines.