composer
composer — noun
1. a person who creates original pieces of music, such as symphonies, film scores,
a person who creates original pieces of music, such as symphonies, film scores, or songs, by arranging sounds and melodies.
The Japanese composer Aiko Tanaka wrote the soundtrack for a popular animated film.
collocation: film composer / wrote the soundtrack
After training in Vienna, the young composer Diego Rivas heard his symphony performed by a full orchestra.
pattern: possessive + symphony + performed by orchestra
Many local composers struggle to make a living from their music alone and take teaching jobs.
The composer Leila Okafor received a standing ovation after her choral work premiered at the concert hall.
- songwriter
more specific — writes songs, often with lyrics, usually in pop, rock, or folk
- musician
broader — any person who plays an instrument or sings, not necessarily writing original music
- arranger
different role — adapts existing music for different instruments or voices, rather than creating original pieces
- creator
general — anyone who makes something original; not limited to music
文法句型
composer + of + [genre/work]
composer + [verb]s (writes / creates)
用法筆記
Can be used for any music genre, not limited to classical — film composers, jazz composers, and video-game composers are all common uses today.