composer

noun

com·​pos·​er kəm-ˈpō-zər How to pronounce composer (audio)
: one that composes
especially : a person who writes music

Examples of composer in a Sentence

She prefers Mozart and Beethoven to modern composers. a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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The radicalism is that neither composer nor librettist reveals that this actually works. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025 Richmond's accomplishments as a composer are as staggering as Fey's — who's won three Emmys out of 18 nominations — as a comedic actor. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025 Boulez at 100–Gloria Cheng and Ralph van Raat: A celebration of the centennial of composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, with music for two pianos. Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 Special mention also to the electronic score by Johnson’s regular composer — his brother Matt, A.K.A. The The — whose electronic score sets the mood. Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for composer

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of composer was in 1597

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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/composer. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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composer

noun
com·​pos·​er kəm-ˈpō-zər How to pronounce composer (audio)
: one that composes
especially : a person who writes music

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