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

The beloved Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis died the day after my father—September 2, 2021—and Greece declared three days of national mourning. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Most are amateur or community-based companies, but some use Equity actors in lead roles and professional directors, designers, composers, choreographers and fight coordinators. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, Burna Boy, composer Gustavo Dudamel, the Muppets and so many more. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

The composer of that song, MM Keeravani, is also returning to work on Varanasi. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 July 2026