songwriter
noun
song·writ·er
ˈsȯŋ-ˌrī-tər 
: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs
Examples of songwriter in a Sentence
an award-winning singer and songwriter
he's both a singer and a songwriter
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In the snapshots, the Rare Beauty founder, 32, appears in a blonde wig and light blue dress as Alice and the music producer and songwriter, 36, is decked out in full makeup as Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter from Tim Burton’s 2010 movie adaptation of the book.
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2024
Motown was a community driven by a quest for excellence, Terry explained — which meant songwriters, producers and artists battling for success.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2024
However, that money is then split among songwriters, producers, record labels and other collaborators in addition to Allen herself.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Harry is a pop producer and songwriter who has worked with the likes of Britney Spears, Pink, and Kelly Clarkson.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2024
Motown was a community driven by a quest for excellence, Terry explained — which meant songwriters, producers and artists battling for success.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2024
However, that money is then split among songwriters, producers, record labels and other collaborators in addition to Allen herself.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
See Jonathan Groff transform into Bobby Darin in Just in Time exclusive first look
Harry is a pop producer and songwriter who has worked with the likes of Britney Spears, Pink, and Kelly Clarkson.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Songwriter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songwriter. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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songwriter
noun
song·writ·er
ˈsȯŋ-ˌrīt-ər
: a person who composes words or music or both especially for popular songs
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