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1
a literary, musical, or artistic production
- the compositions of Michelangelo include the dome of St. Peter's, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and his monumental statue of David
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the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
- student photographers learn the importance of composition in creating striking images
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a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view
- submitted a composition to the local newspaper for its special section marking Martin Luther King Day
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The first known use of composition was in the 14th century
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