compose
verb (used with object)
to make or form by combining things, parts, or elements.
are composing
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present progressiveof compose.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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As you are composing your essay, the thesis serves as a touchstone to help you determine what material is pertinent.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021
“That means that you are composing something to support the melody or make the melody more beautiful or make the melody more exciting.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2021
One of the rules is that, unless you are composing a list, a semicolon is supposed to be followed by a complete clause, capable of standing on its own.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 15, 2019
“There are not a lot of women who are composing for Broadway, but there are a lot of women who are musicians and great composers out there, great pop musicians,” Tesori said.
From Washington Times ● May 19, 2015
So if you are composing or arranging, it's a very good idea to be able to distinguish between these two ranges for the voices or instruments you include.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
