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

David Baerwald is an American songwriter, composer, lyricist, and novelist, whose work has spanned 1970s punk rock, award-winning solo recordings, Grammy-winning mega-hits, orchestral film music, and literary fiction. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

The two-time Oscar winner has signed with music label Decca Classics and will release his debut music recording as a composer in August. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 10 July 2026

In 2022, Jo married musical theatre composer Taran Gray in Los Angeles. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026

This year, the musical hub of Caramoor is bringing France to Westchester, with an evening of music by the Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026