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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In anticipation of this sporting event, Symphony San Jose is presenting a Symphonic World Cup on June 6-7 at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring works by some star international composers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026 -
Notable coloratura arias Coloratura arias are found in the works of Mozart, George Frideric Handel, and many other classical composers.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Yet with these new songs out in the world, the three musicians don’t seem particularly bummed not to have their old ones in ready circulation.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, Black Music Month recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Black musicians.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Melodists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodists. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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