melodists

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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Noun
  • This year, the WSA runs alongside it, bringing filmmakers and composers together in concert.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The team is also expected to include character artists, animators, editors, composers, sound designers, colorists and other creative collaborators.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The singer and songwriter hit the stage at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for the first time as a soloist with a six-piece string section and more than a dozen additional musicians.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Below, see what all your favorite musicians wore to hit the red carpet at the 2026 MTV VMAs.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Melodists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodists. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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