montage
UK: ˈmɒntɑːʒ | US: mɑːnˈtɑːʒ
n. 1. The technique or process of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film, music, or images to form a continuous whole.
n. 2. A composite work created by combining elements from various sources.
The word "montage" originates from French, where "monter" means "to mount" or "to assemble." It entered English in the early 20th century, primarily in the context of film editing, where it refers to the assembly of shots into a cohesive sequence. The suffix "-age" denotes the result of an action, making "montage" literally mean "the act or result of assembling." This reflects its artistic and technical applications in film, photography, and music.
The director used a rapid montage to convey the protagonist's chaotic thoughts.
Her art project was a montage of newspaper clippings and photographs.
The film's opening montage beautifully summarized the character's childhood.
He created a musical montage by blending clips from different concerts.
The exhibition featured a montage of historical and modern architectural designs.