as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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Recent Examples of composer
To date, more than 15 hours of music has been created by dozens of composers for Density 2036.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Following a stint as the composer (fittingly, given his name) on Alf, Clausen was enlisted to join The Simpsons during to the Fox series’ second season.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
The 12th-century abbess, composer, philosopher, and visionary becomes a thrilling subject when backed by modular synths, Ukrainian folk singing, and high medieval music.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
The brainchild of Rhiannon Giddens, musician, composer, and cultural preservationist, Biscuits & Banjos uplifted Black banjo history and foodways, while creating space for Black country, folk, jazz, and blues artists.
—Essence, 29 May 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Following a stint as the composer (fittingly, given his name) on Alf, Clausen was enlisted to join The Simpsons during to the Fox series’ second season.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
The 12th-century abbess, composer, philosopher, and visionary becomes a thrilling subject when backed by modular synths, Ukrainian folk singing, and high medieval music.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
The brainchild of Rhiannon Giddens, musician, composer, and cultural preservationist, Biscuits & Banjos uplifted Black banjo history and foodways, while creating space for Black country, folk, jazz, and blues artists.
—Essence, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composer
musician
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Morgan Wallen’s First Wallen is now the first musician in history to chart 30 or more songs on the Hot 100 in three separate weeks.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The centerpiece is a gargantuan grill where Franco barbecues 20-pound steaks for barefoot guests; around him, there is dancing, mingling, and live music, usually a mix of musicians from the area and Franco’s high school friends.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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