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Definition of composer

composer

/kəmˈpoʊ.zɚ/
com · pos · er
Plural:composers
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Adjective:compositional
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• noun

1

A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.

Example

"Ludwig van Beethoven remains one of the most influential composers in the history of Western classical music."

2

A person who writes or creates a literary work, essay, or other artistic composition.

Example

"As the composer of the committee's final report, she made sure every recommendation was clearly supported by data."

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composed
composedly
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compositing
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from the verb 'compose' and the agentive suffix '-er', tracing back through Old French 'composer' to Latin 'componere' ('to put together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Composer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/composer
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