composer

noun

com·​pos·​er kəm-ˈpō-zər 

: one that composes

especially : a person who writes music

Synonyms of composer

• musician

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Under the direction of conductor Dominick DiOrio, the chorus has long looked beyond the traditional choral repertoire, collaborating with living composers and artists in ways that keep a historic institution engaged with the present. — Octavia McBride-Ahebee, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

The film includes a bonus behind-the-scenes look at the composer’s process developing the score. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Other new additions to the cast include Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff and newcomer Pippa Kelly. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

The winner of the ninth Nam June Paik Prize is Japanese visual artist and composer Ryoji Ikeda. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing composer

• co-composer

Rhymes for composer

• bulldozer
• disposer
• opposer
• proposer
• bowser
• crozer
• dozer
• poser

Kids Definition

composer

noun

com·​pos·​er kəm-ˈpō-zər 

: one that composes

especially : a person who writes music