Synonyms of composer

composer

noun

kəm-ˈpō-zər 

as in musician

a person who writes musical compositions

a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• musician
• songwriter
• melodist
• lyricist
• arranger
• symphonist
• orchestrator
• librettist
• tunesmith
• scorer
• lyrist
• songsmith
• cocomposer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of composer

Mazzoli is the first woman composer to have a world premiere on the Met stage. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

My Heart Sings The pianist and composer performs with members of the Pacific Symphony to engage with Ellington’s work through a contemporary frame. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

There are new openings, such as the Cape Froward National Park in Chile, and landmark anniversaries, like a Beethoven festival in Leipzig, Germany, to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer’s death. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

The Music Lovers is a dual portrait of the off-kilter relationship between the gay composer Tchaikovsky and his hypersexual wife, Nina. — Juan A. Ramírez, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026