as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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The 54-year-old German is a composer as well as a conductor.
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Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Both of his parents worked in the music industry — his dad was a composer for TV commercials, while his mom was an opera singer.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Hirson is survived by sons David Hirson, author of the Broadway play La Bête, and composer Christopher Hirson, as well as a grandson.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
Nine Inch Nails leader Reznor and British composer Ross are Oscar winners and longtime musical partners who bring a confident hum of electricity, cranking it up and down when necessary.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025
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Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Both of his parents worked in the music industry — his dad was a composer for TV commercials, while his mom was an opera singer.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Hirson is survived by sons David Hirson, author of the Broadway play La Bête, and composer Christopher Hirson, as well as a grandson.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
Nine Inch Nails leader Reznor and British composer Ross are Oscar winners and longtime musical partners who bring a confident hum of electricity, cranking it up and down when necessary.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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