composer

noun

com·​pos·​er kəm-ˈpō-zər How to pronounce composer (audio)
Synonyms of composernext
: 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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To toggle your new pet off and on, type /pet into the composer, then use Wake Pet or Tuck Away Pet in Settings > Appearance. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026 Even K-pop songwriters, composers, choreographers and producers are often from other countries. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2026 Catane was nominated for Best Original Score in the Independent Film (Foreign Language) category at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, recognizing the work of composer Emiliano Mazzenga. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 May 2026 Sharpe plays superstar composer Amadeus Mozart and Bettany is Antonio Salieri, also a successful composer of the time whom history has cast as the lesser talent. ABC News, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for composer

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 May. 2026.

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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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