Kompozice

Kompozice is a term used across disciplines to describe the act or result of combining elements into a coherent whole. It derives from Latin compositio, from componere, meaning to put together or arrange. The concept appears in music, visual arts, literature, photography, film, and science, where it denotes both the process of assembling parts and the finished arrangement.

In music, a kompozice refers to a musical work created by a composer. It is typically notated as a score and performed by musicians. A composition has form and structure—motivic material, thematic development, rhythm, and texture—that guide its progression from introduction to conclusion. Genres include fugues, sonatas, symphonies, and chamber works, each with conventional organization and expressive goals.

In visual arts and design, composition means the arrangement of visual elements within a work. Key concerns are balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, unity, and proportion. Artists and designers use techniques such as framing, leading lines, color relationships, and the rule of thirds to create a cohesive and engaging image or object.

In literature, composition concerns the organization of ideas, arguments, or narrative. It encompasses planning, paragraph structure, pacing, and the overall flow from introduction through development to conclusion.

In science, chemical composition describes which elements and compounds make up a substance and in what proportions. Distinctions are made between elements, compounds with fixed compositions, and mixtures with variable makeup. The term also appears in contexts like photography, film, and architecture to denote overall arrangement and coherence.