as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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His use of pop, jazz, and orchestration in scores influenced future generations of film composers.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Over the course of his 70-year career, Jones was an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
The legendary musician, composer, producer, and entertainment giant was 91 years old.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Both filmmakers and composers thrive on raising the out-there bar on one another, resulting in the alternate grunt track.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Over the course of his 70-year career, Jones was an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
The legendary musician, composer, producer, and entertainment giant was 91 years old.
—Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Both filmmakers and composers thrive on raising the out-there bar on one another, resulting in the alternate grunt track.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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