as in composers
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 songwriters
In those days, no one really knew the names of songwriters for pop hits, Dolenz says.
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Peter Larsen, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
And is the first win for any Korean songwriters, or producers.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
The latter features performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists and other creators actively working in the recording industry.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
But unlike a lot of songwriters who find themselves in this position, being the center of the spotlight won’t feel so foreign to him.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Instead, Spotify pays rights holders, such as record labels, distributors and publishers, which then pay artists and songwriters according to their individual contracts.
—Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But songwriters only make money when their songs are used and when their songs are heard.
—Hannah Karp, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Throughout our conversation, Barrera shared insights about the future of música Mexicana, music award shows and his belief that songwriters must be respected for their artistic contributions.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Both are songwriters and often collaborate on new tunes while driving between their gigs around the country.
—Des Moines Register, 19 Jan. 2026
Peter Larsen, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
And is the first win for any Korean songwriters, or producers.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
The latter features performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists and other creators actively working in the recording industry.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
But unlike a lot of songwriters who find themselves in this position, being the center of the spotlight won’t feel so foreign to him.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Instead, Spotify pays rights holders, such as record labels, distributors and publishers, which then pay artists and songwriters according to their individual contracts.
—Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But songwriters only make money when their songs are used and when their songs are heard.
—Hannah Karp, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Throughout our conversation, Barrera shared insights about the future of música Mexicana, music award shows and his belief that songwriters must be respected for their artistic contributions.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Both are songwriters and often collaborate on new tunes while driving between their gigs around the country.
—Des Moines Register, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for songwriters
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Inspired by 20th-century composers like Bartók and Britten, the Blue Nile consciously avoid the traditional pop song structures in favor of patient swells of intensity.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
1 Feb. 2026
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He’s worked with blues artists, anime composers, chart acts like Billy Squier, the New York Dolls, pioneering glam diva Suzi Quatro and hundreds of other artists including his brother and longtime collaborator John Conte.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Third, History podcasts build strong communities, with hosts gaining celebrity status and selling out live events, much like musicians, and History shows cover everything from broad overviews to deep dives into overlooked subjects like women’s history, LGBTQ+ issues, and cultural oddities.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But when the orchestra encounters a complex jazz composition with conflicting time signatures, dissonant harmonies or sections requiring improvisation, the musicians need greater coordination.—
Ricky J. Sethi,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Witty, imaginative, and brushed with a whisper of melancholy, Blue Moon is a perceptive portrait of one of the 20th century’s finest lyricists.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
3 Dec. 2025
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame, founded in 1969, honors lyricists and composers whose work represents a lasting influence on the music industry.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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Ethan Hawke stars as Lorenz Hart of legendary songsmiths Rodgers & Hart as the prolific partnership disintegrates to his great dismay.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Songwriters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songwriters. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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