compositional method
[/ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃənəl ˈmeθəd/]
nounpl: compositional methods
método composicional
1. A systematic approach or technique used in creating or analyzing compositions, particularly in music, art, writing, or research where elements are combined or organized according to specific principles
The composer employed a serial compositional method to structure the twelve-tone piece.
O compositor utilizou um método composicional serial para estruturar a peça de doze tons.
2. In linguistics and semantics, an approach that determines meaning by combining the meanings of individual components or parts
The compositional method suggests that the meaning of a sentence derives from its constituent words.
O método composicional sugere que o significado de uma sentença deriva de suas palavras constituintes.
3. A research or analytical technique that builds understanding by examining how parts relate to and form a whole
The study used a compositional method to understand how various social factors contribute to community development.
O estudo utilizou um método composicional para compreender como vários fatores sociais contribuem para o desenvolvimento comunitário.
The term 'compositional method' is primarily used in academic and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in music theory, linguistics, and literary analysis. In Brazil, it is common in university curricula studying both classical and contemporary composition techniques. The concept reflects the broader Western tradition of analyzing complex systems through their component parts, influenced by both European musical traditions and American analytical philosophy.
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