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composer

noun com·pos·er \kəm-ˈpō-zər\

: a person who writes music

Full Definition of COMPOSER

: one that composes; especially : a person who writes music

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First Known Use of COMPOSER

1597

Related to COMPOSER

Synonyms: melodist, musician

Rhymes with COMPOSER

brownnoser, bulldozer, discloser, disposer, exposer, imposer, opposer, proposer

COMPOSER Defined for Kids

composer

noun com·pos·er \kəm-ˈpō-zər\

Definition of COMPOSER for Kids

: a writer of music

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