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

And it was Stearns who helped Weston toward a deeper understanding of jazz’s African roots, which led the pianist and composer to travel across and establish a foothold in Africa, igniting his life’s musical work.

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But professional composers by no means went away, and have only grown in importance with the rise of blockbuster pop in the streaming era.

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The song was written by legendary composer John Williams and originally was called “Wide Receiver,” although NBC never adopted that name.

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In the second half, an early 20th century oddball fantasia for four violas by British composer/violist York Bowen was preceded a gripping performance of the First Sextet.

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In the liner notes, Mr. Taylor cites drummer and composer Joe Chambers as a major influence.

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Related Words

• writer