melodists

plural of melodist
as in composers
a person who writes musical compositions a melodist whose music is not likely to be very accessible to the casual listener

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Noun
  • Representing more than 30,000 composers and songwriters across 57 member organizations, ECSA had a strong presence in Ghent, hosting a roundtable before receiving this year’s WSA Industry Award.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Kwapis consulted with composers, musicologists, record producers, and culture writers to provide commentary for the film.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news Gillies announced the project on social media alongside an auction benefiting Support Act, the Australian charity that provides crisis relief and mental health support to musicians and crew.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
  • SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series is an event held to bring musicians and comedians to the forefront, held at intimate venues for an exclusive experience.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Melodists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodists. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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