Meaning of the word compositions in English

What does compositions mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

compositions

US /ˌkɑm.pəˈzɪʃ.ənz/
UK /ˌkɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ənz/

Plural Noun

1.

the way in which something is put together or arranged

Example:
The artist carefully planned the compositions of his paintings.
The chemical compositions of the two samples were identical.
2.

musical, literary, or artistic creations

Example:
Beethoven's symphonic compositions are timeless masterpieces.
She submitted several short story compositions to the literary magazine.
3.

short essays written by students as part of a course of study

Example:
The teacher assigned weekly writing compositions to improve their skills.
Her English compositions always received high marks.