composer

noun

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

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She prefers Mozart and Beethoven to modern composers. a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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Alongside Gyllenhaal and Ben Hania, the jurists include English composer Daniel Blumberg, Italian professor Francesco Casetti, French writer-director Xavier Giannoli, Afghan writer-director Shahrbanoo Sadat, and Hong Kong director Johnnie To. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026 Anders Flatland serves as director of photography, Christian Siebenherz as editor, Danai Elefsinioti as production designer and Ginge Anvik as composer. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Porter, the multi-hyphenate actor, singer, director, producer, composer and playwright, won an Emmy for his work on Ryan Murphy’s FX’s drama Pose. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 His greatest international breakthrough came with The Godfather, whose instantly recognizable themes helped establish Rota as one of the defining film composers of his era. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for composer

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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

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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