Definition of tunesmithnext
as in songwriter
a person who writes popular musical compositions for the human voice a British tunesmith whose songs were equally popular in America

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Recent Examples of tunesmith 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 Berkley, a three-time 2026 San Diego Music Awards nominee, is one of Southern California’s most prolific performers, producers, tunesmiths and arrangers. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 From the November 1946 issue: Handel In all of his work, Handel was among the greatest, most irresistible of tunesmiths. Jan Swafford, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024 Anna’s debut album, Breakup Over Breakfast, will be released July 19 on Warner Music Nashville, and seems aimed to heightening Anna’s promise as a towering, soul-baring tunesmith. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for tunesmith
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Noun
  • The song marks the first visit for Jennie – including as a member of Blackpink, which has yet to reach the list – and the second for Tame Impala, the one-man group which now is centered around lead vocalist, producer and songwriter Kevin Parker.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • True to his craft, Bunetta — who comes from a musical family and is managed by his brother — stepped up with a speech for the ages on the life of a non-performing songwriter, who might work with superstars and have Grammy Awards on the shelf but rarely gets the spotlight for themselves.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The third key person in the Pantochino company is composer Justin Rugg, who writes all the company’s original musicals alongside Bernardi.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
  • Award-winning composer Kevin Penkin’s score was recorded with an 80-piece orchestra in Japan.
    Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026

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“Tunesmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunesmith. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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