as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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To date, more than 15 hours of music has been created by dozens of composers for Density 2036.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Following a stint as the composer (fittingly, given his name) on Alf, Clausen was enlisted to join The Simpsons during to the Fox series’ second season.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
The 12th-century abbess, composer, philosopher, and visionary becomes a thrilling subject when backed by modular synths, Ukrainian folk singing, and high medieval music.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
The brainchild of Rhiannon Giddens, musician, composer, and cultural preservationist, Biscuits & Banjos uplifted Black banjo history and foodways, while creating space for Black country, folk, jazz, and blues artists.
—Essence, 29 May 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
Following a stint as the composer (fittingly, given his name) on Alf, Clausen was enlisted to join The Simpsons during to the Fox series’ second season.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2025
The 12th-century abbess, composer, philosopher, and visionary becomes a thrilling subject when backed by modular synths, Ukrainian folk singing, and high medieval music.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
The brainchild of Rhiannon Giddens, musician, composer, and cultural preservationist, Biscuits & Banjos uplifted Black banjo history and foodways, while creating space for Black country, folk, jazz, and blues artists.
—Essence, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for composer
musician
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This summer, Stewart is slated to perform at Glastonbury as one of the oldest musicians to play there.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Swift, is a billionaire mogul, a musician, a producer, and a beacon of female empowerment.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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