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

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

From the melodic Sicilian ghosts of “The Godfather” by composer Nino Rota to the aching Eastern European love theme in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” by Wojciech Kilar, his stories ooze with musical expression.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the composer, Schimberg said: “You have 10 days — no more — because they are pushing me for having someone else.”

From Los Angeles Times

But what composers can do in myriad ways is to document, through sounds, what the world is like today as well as to interact with or manipulate sounds that heighten our awareness of nature.

From Los Angeles Times

Besides directing, producing and designing most of the main characters, he co-wrote the screenplay and is the cinematographer, editor and composer, among other roles.

From Los Angeles Times

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• writer