as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas

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Recent Examples of composer Her husband, my grandfather, was not only a composer who wrote liturgical music, motets, symphonies, and string quartets but also a beloved music teacher who believed that music was as crucial to the development of the mind as math. Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024 Miranda has become Disney’s go-to composer in the years since Hamilton, bringing his signature style of old-school musical theater mashed up with contemporary hip-hop flair. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Vocal talent will include Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mum and dad, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, and music created by Bluey composer Joff Bush. Devonne Goode, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024 Ellison serves as the film’s composer as well as director. Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for composer 

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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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