Composer

/kəmˈpoʊ.zər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who writes music, especially classical music.

Ludwig van Beethoven is considered one of the greatest composers in history.

A person who creates a composition, such as a piece of music, text, or other artistic work.

The celebrated composer wrote a new symphony that premiered last night.

A software tool or program designed for creating musical scores.

I used a composer app to write and edit my new song.

Derived from Latin 'componere', meaning 'to put together'.

living composer

A present or contemporary artist who writes music.

classical composer

An individual known for composing traditional or classical music.

film composer

A person who writes music specifically for films.

orchestrator

An individual who arranges music for orchestras.

lyricist

A person who writes the lyrics for songs.

arranger

One who arranges music for specific instruments or voices.

Music maker

He's a music maker known for his catchy tunes.

Tune smith

She's a real tune smith; everything she writes is a hit.