composer

[ kuhm-poh-zer ]

noun

1. a person or thing that composes.
2. a person who writes music.
3. an author.

composer

/ kəmˈpəʊzə /

noun

1. a person who composes music
2. a person or machine that composes anything, esp type for printing

Word History and Origins

Origin of composer¹

First recorded in 1555–65; compose + -er ¹

Example Sentences

When he wrote and directed his debut feature, renegade western “The Harder They Fall,” Netflix was reluctant to let him also score it; under pressure, he met with several “established” Hollywood composers about collaborating.

From Los Angeles Times

The composer, who played flute with West African musicians in the 1980s and has a lifelong passion for jazz and African American musical traditions, was excited by the opportunity to work on “The Piano Lesson.”

From Los Angeles Times

Though there are flourishes of new material, disciples of composer Stephen Schwartz’s songs can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the changes are minor but welcome.

From Salon

“When my father, Carmine, died, I lost a classical composer I used to collaborate with since I began directing plays in college,” Coppola says via email.

From Los Angeles Times

But if you listen to the score, right from the opening moments composer Umberto Smerilli makes a bold declaration about what kind of movie it is: nervy, tempestuous, winking and just a little bit melodramatic.

From Los Angeles Times

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