as in musicians
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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Recent Examples of composers
The plot is high-class soap opera, offered at a time when most composers were avoiding any subject that glamorized the bourgeoisie.
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Russell Platt, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
There’s a hypnotizing 360-shot that starts with Galina and Anton day-drinking and then getting into bed, with composers Evgueni and Sacha Galperine’s worrying score pressing upon them, only to come back to the pair in an unchanged, postcoital position.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Second, women composers of early music operas – traditionally excluded from the operatic canon – have only recently started having their works staged.
—Claire Fontijn, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
The program will touch several of the composers covered in the album, including Gabriela Lena Frank, Tania León, Carla Lucero, Claudia Montero, Brennan Stokes and José Bragato.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
In addition to Artist of the Year, the judges selected three finalists from the 16 semifinalists who showcased a variety of genres as musicians and composers.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The Great Filipino Songbook features songs by great Filipino composers, as well as Filipino history.
—Joe Donlon, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The design team includes Soutra Gilmour (scenic & costume design), Jon Clark (lighting design), Ben and Max Ringham (sound designers & composers), Fabian Aloise (choreographer), Carole Hancock (hair, wigs & make-up), Kate Waters (fight director), and Ingrid Mackinnon (intimacy coordinator).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Following his death, fellow composers shared tributes, including Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Russell Platt, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
There’s a hypnotizing 360-shot that starts with Galina and Anton day-drinking and then getting into bed, with composers Evgueni and Sacha Galperine’s worrying score pressing upon them, only to come back to the pair in an unchanged, postcoital position.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Second, women composers of early music operas – traditionally excluded from the operatic canon – have only recently started having their works staged.
—Claire Fontijn, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
The program will touch several of the composers covered in the album, including Gabriela Lena Frank, Tania León, Carla Lucero, Claudia Montero, Brennan Stokes and José Bragato.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
In addition to Artist of the Year, the judges selected three finalists from the 16 semifinalists who showcased a variety of genres as musicians and composers.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The Great Filipino Songbook features songs by great Filipino composers, as well as Filipino history.
—Joe Donlon, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The design team includes Soutra Gilmour (scenic & costume design), Jon Clark (lighting design), Ben and Max Ringham (sound designers & composers), Fabian Aloise (choreographer), Carole Hancock (hair, wigs & make-up), Kate Waters (fight director), and Ingrid Mackinnon (intimacy coordinator).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Following his death, fellow composers shared tributes, including Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composers
musicians
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The online magazine will publish content weekly, including profiles of artists and musicians, photo essays, reported features, and interviews.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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Over coffee, the pair discussed family, London, race, and the Black American musicians who inspired the Stones.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Composers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composers. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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