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montage
[mon-tahzh, maw
noun
plural
montagesthe technique of combining in a single composition pictorial elements from various sources, as parts of different photographs or fragments of printing, either to give the illusion that the elements belonged together originally or to allow each element to retain its separate identity as a means of adding interest or meaning to the composition.
Movies, Television.
juxtaposition or partial superimposition of several shots to form a single image.
a technique of film editing in which this is used to present an idea or set of interconnected ideas.
any combination of disparate elements that forms or is felt to form a unified whole, single image, etc.
verb (used with object)
to make or incorporate into a montage.
montage
/ mɔ̃taʒ, mɒnˈtɑːʒ /
noun
the art or process of composing pictures by the superimposition or juxtaposition of miscellaneous elements, such as other pictures or photographs
such a composition
a method of film editing involving the juxtaposition or partial superimposition of several shots to form a single image
a rapidly cut film sequence of this kind
montage
In art, making one composition by combining parts or the whole of other pictures, objects, or designs. In film, a stylized form of editing that provides a great deal of information in a short time. For example, the passing of years may be rendered by mixing shots of different seasons with shots of calendar pages turning.
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of montage1
Example Sentences
The montage took 10 months to create and one more, according to the filmmaker, to convince 14 holdouts to be part of it.
When James Blunt released “You’re Beautiful” in 2005, it quickly climbed the charts around the world, hailed as a bittersweet love song perfect for weddings, first dances, and sappy rom-com montages.
Much of the story work is executed during rapid-fire montages, using familiar archetypes and stereotypes to sketch out the basic narrative.
The show began with a montage of former Everton and Spurs striker Lineker's goals and later looked back on highlights of his time at the helm of Match of the Day.
The gist of it, expressed through a narrative montage of Ellie’s 15th through 19th birthdays, is that Joel always tried.
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