Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of composer Brahms, of all composers, benefits from a certain reserve, especially in a hall so acoustically responsive — indeed, reinforcing — as the Meyerson. —

Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026 Next May, two composers will conduct their own music. —

Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 But the company in recent years has also formed a close working relationship with Suburbs frontman Chan Poling, who now works more as an orchestral composer. —

Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026 Each of the five are noted band leaders and composers in their own right. —

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for composer

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musician

Noun

The Country Joe and the Fish frontman bridged psychedelic rock with biting political satire, pioneering a template for activist musicians.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Last month, musician Nicki Minaj and X owner Elon Musk asked their followers on X to ask their senators to vote for the SAVE Act.

— Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026