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

The creative team members are puppetry and movement designers Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell (of Lume), set designer Chloe Lamford, costume designer Georgia McGuinness, lighting designer Jon Clark, composer Will Stuart and sound designer Tom Gibbons. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026

The singular Montreal collective, led by composer John Winston Phillips, returns after 17 years, committed as ever to its unique brand of labyrinthine, cathartic art-pop. — Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

The composer Joe Hisaishi is touring the music of many of the films, including a seven-night residency at New York’s Radio City Music Hall in August. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Perhaps that is why LACO chose the Italian composer to represent a contemporary revolutionary artist in the wake of our 250th July 4. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 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