composer

noun

com·​pos·​er kəm-ˈpō-zər How to pronounce composer (audio)
Synonyms of composernext
: 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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Created by writer and composer Dylan MarcAurele and directed by Alan Kliffer, the stage work also features Redmond, Cherry Torres, and Ryan Duncan in various roles. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026 But the most egregious omission, in my view, was the composer John Williams. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026 The film is in post-production and will carry a score by Ilaiyaraaja, marking the composer’s 1,540th film. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026 This year’s Un Certain Regard jury was presided over by French actress Leïla Bekhti and also included Senegalese producer Angèle Diabang, Lebanese composer Khaled Mouzanar, Italian director Laura Samani, and French filmmaker Thomas Cailley. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 May 2026 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 27 May. 2026.

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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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