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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Tilson Thomas championed classical masters but also many contemporary American composers and transformed the orchestra’s annual Beethoven festival into an American Mavericks Festival featuring works of his mentors Bernstein and Copland.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Some composers embraced piano rolls; some even wrote music specifically for them.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Crossroads storefront developed into a creative hub where artists, musicians and entrepreneurs connect.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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This event celebrates the creativity and dedication of the school’s elementary, junior high and high school music students, featuring a vibrant showcase of performances by talented musicians.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Melodists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodists. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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