composer

noun

com·​pos·​er kəm-ˈpō-zər How to pronounce composer (audio)
: 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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Not for nothing did the sports division fork over a bundle for the rights to license the Roundball Rock theme—which for years effectively served as the soundtrack to Jordan crushing the dreams of his opponents—from its shooting guard-size composer, John Tesh. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025 They will be joined on the upcoming tour by German drummer/composer Anika Nilles, who has performed with Jeff Beck and released four solo albums. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025 The Divines buoy Keyshawn’s mood by singing several new works written by the gospel composer Donald Lawrence, who cleverly integrates the language of stage performance into his lyrics. Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025 Chu directed from scripts by the stage show’s book writer Winne Holzman and composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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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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