composer

noun

kəm-ˈpō-zər How to pronounce composer (audio)
Definition of composernext
as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas

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Recent Examples of composer Performances range from international Latin sensations to Hollywood composers. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 The movie also stars Heath Ledger and Joely Richardson and was nominated for three Oscars, including legendary composer John Williams for best score. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Yes, really… Wells' story got an unlikely new lease of life in the late 1970s when an American composer made a concept album that found its way into millions of record collections in the UK. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 July 2026 Produced by Grammy Award-winning composer Jason Howland, the 27-minute score featured a live performance by NBC’s The Voice Season 29 winner Alexia Jayy. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for composer
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  • The wardrobe malfunction capped off a historic night on July 4, as Styles celebrated being the first musician to perform a 12-night residency at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
  • To protest the British proposal, 1,000 musicians — including Kate Bush, Paul McCartney and Hans Zimmer — released an album containing 12 uncredited tracks consisting of recordings of empty studios and performance spaces.
    — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026
Definition of musician

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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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