noun
composer
kuhm-POH-zuh
noun
1
A person who writes music.
"Beethoven is one of the most celebrated composers in history."
How to Use Composer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or skill is writing musical pieces.
Common pairings
film composer
classical composer
Word Forms
composers plural
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Etymology
From "compose" + the agent suffix "-er."