as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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With toney interiors and Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir’s pulsating percussive soundtrack, DaCosta’s adaptation feels at once like a period piece as well as a fresh, psychological thriller about power and class.
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Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
The English composer recently hopped on a Zoom with Billboard to time-warp back to the ‘70s and walk us through his friendship with Rocky Horror mastermind Richard O’Brien and spill some secrets of the Frankenstein place.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer behind Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies, was among those who paid tribute to Lewis.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
The technical team includes cinematographer Felipe Alba, sound designer Fernando Pocostales (2023 Ondas Award winner), composer Joan Martorell, and production designer Marina Viancini.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
The English composer recently hopped on a Zoom with Billboard to time-warp back to the ‘70s and walk us through his friendship with Rocky Horror mastermind Richard O’Brien and spill some secrets of the Frankenstein place.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer behind Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies, was among those who paid tribute to Lewis.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
The technical team includes cinematographer Felipe Alba, sound designer Fernando Pocostales (2023 Ondas Award winner), composer Joan Martorell, and production designer Marina Viancini.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composer
musician
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His small discography is revered among fans, critics and fellow musicians.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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D'Angelo never married, but had a long relationship with fellow musician Angie Stone.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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