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

Its roots in Southern music run deep and broad; big band leader Erskine Hawkins, composer and musician Sun Ra, country legend Emmylou Harris, and trap pioneer Gucci Mane were born here. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Performers and musicians, like a tour of Hamilton, Barbara Streisand, the San Francisco Ballet, composer Phillip Glass, comedian Issa Rae, and more boycotted the venue and Trump’s attempts. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Smetana’s String Quartet is an autobiography of the composer’s life — from dancing Polkas in his youth to finding true love. — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Bird, who was joined on stage by the film’s composer Michael Giacchino, talked about the film’s long journey to screen. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026