melodists

noun

plural of melodist
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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  1. composers
  2. musicians
Noun
  • The album shines a light on composers that even some Ukrainians aren't particularly familiar with.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Nine of Hollywood’s top composers are credited on the film, including Michael Abels, Emily Bear, Lukas Frank, Michael Giacchino, James Newton Howard, Henry Jackman, Nami Melumad, Brandon Roberts, and Alan Silvestri.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 July 2026
Definition of composers
Noun
  • The special season swaps undiscovered talent for a wide range of celebrities – actors, musicians, influencers, athletes, comedians, and reality television stars.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There, musicians Elsie, Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm, Travis Garland, dancer Sando, and comedian Akira lived to see another day on the talent competition.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of musicians
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“Melodists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodists. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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