as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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Recent Examples of composer
That challenge landed with composer Daniel Hart long before a single script was finished.
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Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Prince’s death comes just a month after the Library of Congress announced that the composer’s Doom score would be preserved in the National Recording Registry, a rare achievement for a video game soundtrack.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
Emilio Solla is a Latin Grammy Award winner with a deft touch as a keyboardist and composer.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026
For over 65 years, the Monterey Jazz Festival has celebrated music and cultural heritage with its legendary event honoring jazz musicians, composers and rising stars.
—Crystal Tate, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Prince’s death comes just a month after the Library of Congress announced that the composer’s Doom score would be preserved in the National Recording Registry, a rare achievement for a video game soundtrack.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
Emilio Solla is a Latin Grammy Award winner with a deft touch as a keyboardist and composer.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026
For over 65 years, the Monterey Jazz Festival has celebrated music and cultural heritage with its legendary event honoring jazz musicians, composers and rising stars.
—Crystal Tate, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composer
musician
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The event will feature Jordanian musicians, comedians, dance and food as well as a watch party for Monday’s match.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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In the days following the tool’s launch, multiple musicians have expressed anger and concern over discovering their work in the data sets.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
21 June 2026
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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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