montage

The definition of a montage is a collection of similar elements such as film, pictures or video from different sources.

(noun)

An example of a montage is a collection of video snippets from a vacation all assembled into one video.

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See montage in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

    1. the art or process of making a composite picture by bringing together into a single composition a number of different pictures or parts of pictures and arranging these, as by superimposing one on another, so that they form a blended whole while remaining distinct
    2. a picture so made
  1. Film
    1. the process of editing
    2. the art or process of producing a sequence of abruptly alternating scenes or images or a sequence in which superimposed images are shown whirling about, flashing into focus, etc., to convey an idea
    3. a part of a film in which this is used
    1. any similar technique, as in literature or music, of juxtaposing discrete or contrasting elements
    2. anything that is or is like the result of such a process

Origin: Fr, a mounting, setting together < monter, mount

transitive verb montaged, montaging

to incorporate in a montage

See montage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. A single pictorial composition made by juxtaposing or superimposing many pictures or designs.
    b. The art or process of making such a composition.
  2. a. A relatively rapid succession of different shots in a movie.
    b. The juxtaposition of such successive shots as a cinematic technique.
  3. A composite of closely juxtaposed elements: a montage of voices on an audiotape.
transitive verb mon·taged, mon·tag·ing, mon·tag·es
To use or incorporate in a montage.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from monter, to mount

Origin: , from Old French; see mount1

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