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 vocalist and songwriter has teamed up with indie musician and composer Gregory Rogove to score Unknown Company, an indie World War II sci-fi thriller starring The Walking Dead actor Ross Marquand that is now in post-production. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

The ceremony will also honor the late, great Willie Colón, the Nuyorican trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer, producer and arranger whose work helped shape salsa. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

The project marks the first lead role for Hawke, an actor and composer who is the son of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman and the younger brother of actress Maya Hawke. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

As has been typical in recent years, the recipients were divided evenly between visual artists and composers. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2026