composing Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
composition.
- harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art
noun musical creation
composition.
verb form the substance of
compose.
- Greed and ambition composed his personality
verb write music
write; compose.
- Beethoven composed nine symphonies
verb produce a literary work
write; pen; compose; indite.
- She composed a poem
- He wrote four novels
verb put together out of existing material
compile; compose.
- compile a list
verb calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
compose.
- She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult
verb make up plans or basic details for
draw up; frame; compose.
- frame a policy