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 prolific Italian composer wrote more than 60 operas during his 25-year career, which was cut short by his death at age 50 in 1848. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2026

My father was a writer, and his parents were classical composers. — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026

Upon its inception, the neighboring Théâtre des Champs-Élysées brought composers, theatergoers, and fashion trailblazers to regularly dine at the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Christie and his co-director, Paul Agnew, share the stage for a selection of that composer’s madrigals. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 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