as in composers
a person who writes musical compositions
a melodist whose music is not likely to be very accessible to the casual listener
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Noun
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History tends not to favor hyper-prolific composers, who are suspected of producing music by the yard.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Saudi musicians, composers, and set designers will go to New York to learn from The Met as part of the deal, and an original opera — set in the ancient city of AlUla by British composer Jonathan Dove — is in the offing as well.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hold platforms and major labels accountable for suppression tactics that disadvantage independent musicians.—
Jared Brenner,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The September event will mirror those of years past, with a slate of jazz musicians, food trucks and vendors, Lyninger said.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Melodists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodists. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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