Montage

/mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A technique in film editing that combines a series of short shots to condense space, time, and information.

The movie opens with a montage that captures the protagonist's journey through childhood.

An art piece made by assembling various photographs, videos, or other images into a single coherent image.

The artist created a stunning montage that reflects the cultural diversity of the city.

A composite of various music tracks or sounds combined to create an overall piece.

The soundtrack for the film features a montage that celebrates the highs and lows of the characters' experiences.

French 'montage', meaning 'to assemble', derived from 'monter' meaning 'to mount'

film montage

A sequence of shots or images that creates a narrative or conveys theme in film.

photo montage

A combination of several photographs into a single image.

musical montage

The blending of different musical excerpts to create a new piece.

collage

A technique of art creation that combines various materials and images.

editorial

Pertaining to the expert editing of written or video material.

juxtaposition

The act of placing different subjects side by side to highlight contrasts.

A quick and flashy compilation of scenes or images, often used in social media.

Her TikTok was a montage of her day at the beach, packed with fun edits and upbeat music.

An exaggerated or over-the-top collection of elements or experiences.

The party was a complete montage of chaos and laughter.