composer

noun

com·​pos·​er kəm-ˈpō-zər How to pronounce composer (audio)
: one that composes
especially : a person who writes music

Examples of composer in a Sentence

She prefers Mozart and Beethoven to modern composers. a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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Iconic classical composers, such as Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Strauss, created masterpieces in Vienna. Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Benjamin Loeb did the superb cinematography, and the score by ace Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi tries valiantly to catch the mood. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025 Bell portrayed the title character, a television actress who begins dating a rock star (played by Russell Brand) in the wake of her split from composer Peter Bretter (Segel). Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 For those who haven't seen the iconic 2008 comedy, the movie opens with composer Peter (Segel), clad in just a towel after a shower, getting dumped by his girlfriend Sarah (Bell). Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for composer

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of composer was in 1597

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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/composer. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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composer

noun
com·​pos·​er kəm-ˈpō-zər How to pronounce composer (audio)
: one that composes
especially : a person who writes music

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