as in songwriters
a person who writes popular musical compositions for the human voice
among American songsmiths Irving Berlin has assumed legendary status
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Recent Examples of songsmiths
Ethan Hawke stars as Lorenz Hart of legendary songsmiths Rodgers & Hart as the prolific partnership disintegrates to his great dismay.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
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songwriters
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Now entering its 20th year, ASCAP Experience is designed to unite aspiring songwriters, composers and producers with hitmakers and industry leaders, offering practical guidance, creative inspiration, and essential tools for navigating the future of music.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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In those days, no one really knew the names of songwriters for pop hits, Dolenz says.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Songsmiths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songsmiths. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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