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montage

[mɒnˈtɑːʒ]

montage Definition

  • 1the process or technique of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film to form a continuous whole
  • 2a sequence of film shots used to condense space, time, and information

Using montage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "montage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The director used a montage to show the passage of time.

  • Example

    The film's opening montage was visually stunning.

  • Example

    The montage of news clips effectively conveyed the story.

  • Example

    The music video is a montage of the band's live performances.

montage Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with montage

  • a series of short shots edited together to condense time and convey information

    Example

    The montage sequence showed the character training and preparing for the big race.

  • a collection of photographs arranged in a sequence to tell a story or convey a message

    Example

    The photo montage at the end of the yearbook captured the highlights of the school year.

  • a sequence of film shots edited together to create a specific effect or convey a particular idea

    Example

    The film's use of montage was particularly effective in conveying the character's emotional state.

Origins of montage

from French 'monter', meaning 'to mount'

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Summary: montage in Brief

The term 'montage' [mɒnˈtɑːʒ] refers to the process of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film to form a continuous whole. It is also used to describe a sequence of film shots used to condense space, time, and information. Examples include the director's use of a montage to show the passage of time, the film's opening montage, and the music video montage of the band's live performances.

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