Thesaurus results for SONGWRITER

songwriter

noun

ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tər

Definition of songwriter

as in composer

a person who writes popular musical compositions for the human voice he's both a singer and a songwriter

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Recent Examples of songwriter Backed by a full orchestra, composers and songwriters took to the stage to perform their scores and songs live, and discussed the evolution of their works. — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026 The 2026 Juno Awards, Canada’s version of the Grammys, was hosted by Mae Martin and featured legendary folk singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell making a rare public appearance in Canada to receive a lifetime achievement award. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026 Singers, songwriters, and entertainers, regardless of their level of success, are the building blocks of the genre, and Kershaw is undeniably deserving of recognition. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2026 He was also involved in writing and composing several tracks, demonstrating not just his vocal chops but his artistry as a songwriter — giving both fans and industry insiders a glimpse of his creative potential. — Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for songwriter

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Noun

As iconic Austin trumpeter Ephraim Owens and composer Sam Lipman undertake an ambitious collaboration uniting Ephraim’s jazz style with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, a health challenge requires them to confront new realities and limits.

— Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
Parry lived from 1848 to 1918 and was much more than a composer.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of composer

Noun

The musicians and their audiences were not always considerate of the neighbors in the largely residential neighborhood.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Lee compared the shift to the arrival of sound, which cost theater musicians their jobs, and the move from film to digital cameras, which raised the editor’s importance.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of musician

Noun

Jobim wrote some of the lyrics for his songs, but also worked with exceptional lyricists such as Vinícius de Moraes and Newton Mendonça, in the original Portuguese, and Gene Lees and Norman Gimbel, for the English versions.

— Fernando Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Today's listen Bernie Taupin is Elton John's lyricist on nearly every album.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of lyricist

Noun

Now, without looking at the whole queue, just take yourself outside or simply close your eyes and allow one of the most prolific, popular and trusted tunesmiths this country has ever produced to astonish you.

— New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The songs are by composing legend Mike Stoller, now 93, and a master tunesmith during the era in which much of the story spans.

— Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of tunesmith

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