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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In the 1890s, Root told me, Foster became the first American composer to have his work collected in a book. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 Yet despite several of these being substantial works by some of our most noted and venturesome composers, few bicentennial commissions have survived. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Performances range from international Latin sensations to Hollywood composers. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026 The movie also stars Heath Ledger and Joely Richardson and was nominated for three Oscars, including legendary composer John Williams for best score. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 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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