Definition of "montage" []

• A single pictorial composition made by juxtaposing or superimposing many pictures or designs. (noun)
• The art or process of making such a composition. (noun)
• A relatively rapid succession of different shots in a movie. (noun)
• The juxtaposition of such successive shots as a cinematic technique. (noun)
• A composite of closely juxtaposed elements: a montage of voices on an audiotape. (noun)

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• "Shorn of the title montage of New York City street scenes,"
• "I almost left this one off, because in actuality, this montage is all exposition and almost no action."
• "I wanted to find the original "Power of Love" scene from Back the Future, but this montage is the best I could do."