Synonyms for

Composer

Verb / kʌˈmpəʊzɜ: / Another word for composer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A composer is a person who writes music.

Synonyms & similar words

songwriter musician arranger lyricist melodist tuner harmonizer orchestrator instrumentalist maestro conductor singer-songwriter songsmith music-master soloist pianist guitarist cellist violinist bassoonist

Synonyms by register

Formal

creator author originator maker

Informal

songwriter tunesmith

Literary

bard artificer

Antonyms

performer interpreter conductor arranger copyist

Common collocations

  • famous composer
  • classical composer
  • film composer
  • opera composer
  • renowned composer
  • talented composer
  • new composer

Word family

noun composition
verb compose
adjective composing

Usage note

While 'composer' most commonly refers to someone who writes music, it can also refer to someone who creates or writes anything, such as a literary composer. The primary meaning in modern English is musical.

Example sentences

  1. The composer wrote a symphony for the orchestra.
  2. My favorite composer is Mozart.
  3. The composer won an award for his latest work.
  4. She is a talented composer and pianist.
  5. The composer's music is played all over the world.

Quotes

  • 'The job of the composer is to take a bunch of ink spots and turn them into emotions.' - Thomas Newman
  • 'As a composer, I'm basically just a really good listener.' - Hans Zimmer
  • 'A good composer is slowly discovered to be a good orchestrator.' - Ernest Newman

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