1. the act or process of creating or writing something, especially a piece of writing or music
2. a piece of writing, especially one written by a student as a school assignment
3. a work of music, art, or literature

Examples

• The student worked on her composition about summer vacation.
• Mozart’s musical compositions are still performed today.
• The composition of the painting creates a sense of balance.
• Scientists studied the composition of the rock samples.
• Writing composition requires practice and patience.
• The artist carefully planned the composition before painting.
• The composition of the committee includes five members.