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 first two works came from alumni of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, a program that nurtures emerging composers each year.
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
At one vortex, there’s 18th century composer Antonio Salieri, wavering between piety and murderous peevishness.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Undoubtedly a great tribute to the legendary composer’s legacy.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
One of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, La Scala has hosted legendary composers and performers since 1778.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
At one vortex, there’s 18th century composer Antonio Salieri, wavering between piety and murderous peevishness.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Undoubtedly a great tribute to the legendary composer’s legacy.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
One of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, La Scala has hosted legendary composers and performers since 1778.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/composer. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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composer
noun
com·pos·er
kəm-ˈpō-zər 
: one that composes
especially
: a person who writes music
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