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Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "composer" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a person who creates music, typically in a formal or professional context. Example: "The renowned composer will be performing at the concert hall next week."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Music

Film

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Exact Expressions

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Past inspirations for the Google Doodle include Sir Isaac Newton, the composer Stravinsky and the children's television series Sesame Street.

Read Emmeline Pankhurst's My Own Story (what resolve! and through her 50s...), put A Feather On The Breath Of God on the deck with Emma Kirkby's ringing soprano, and marvel at the composer Abbess Hildegard Von Bingen, whose main life's work started at 40, but whose achievements ensure that she is still in our minds almost 1,000 years later.

No composer since can avoid the shadow of this great icon of the 20th century, and score after score by modern masters would be unthinkable without its model.

His portrait of the composer was the most celebrated of his early career.

News & Media

The Guardian

Credit also goes to composer Leonard Bernstein, who gave up a quarter-percentage of his royalties so Nixon could be compensated for what turned out to be the best-selling album of the 1960s, and the one with the longest run at No 1 on the Billboard album charts – 54 weeks.

In common with many friends and colleagues, I am a great fan of the late Anthony Burgess, that gobsmackingly prolific author, critic and composer.

Once you have found a like-minded composer and developed a treatment together, try to identify a company you might approach with the idea.

News & Media

The Guardian

The evening, which includes the world premiere of LamenTate, a composition by Estonian composer Arvo Part, also inspired by Marsyas, was originally planned last summer as Kapoor completed his huge sculpture, but has been shaped against the gathering clouds of war.

News & Media

The Guardian

The rest of the bill saw the Academy play on its own, opening with Benjamin Britten's ten-part tribute to his tutor Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, the piece which brought the composer worldwide acclaim.

News & Media

The Guardian

Cook studied architecture for a few years, before becoming a composer for children's television and TV adverts, as well as playing in brooding post-Britpop band Aereogramme.

History – fortunately – does not necessarily move in straight lines, and, specifically, the Rite's atavistic primitivism was rarely emulated by major creative figures as the 20th century evolved – or, indeed, by its composer himself.

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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "composer" when referring to the creator of the original music. For someone who arranges existing pieces, use the term "arranger".

Common error

Avoid using "composer" when you actually mean "performer". A "composer" creates the music, while a performer plays or sings it.

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Linguistic Context

The word "composer" functions primarily as a noun, denoting an individual who creates musical works. Ludwig provides many examples illustrating its use in identifying creators of various musical forms, from classical symphonies to film scores.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

42%

Music

30%

Film

10%

Less common in

Formal & Business

5%

Science

5%

Encyclopedias

3%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The term "composer" is a common and grammatically correct noun used to refer to someone who creates music. Ludwig AI confirms its wide usage across various contexts, particularly in News & Media, Music, and Film. While alternatives like "music writer" or "songsmith" exist, "composer" remains a versatile and widely understood term. Avoid confusing it with "performer", as the former creates the music, while the latter executes it.

FAQs

How is "composer" used in a sentence?

You can use "composer" in a sentence like: "The renowned "composer" is premiering his new symphony next month."

What are some alternative words for "composer"?

Depending on the context, you can use alternatives such as "music writer", "songsmith", or "musical author".

What's the difference between a "composer" and a "musician"?

A "composer" creates original musical pieces, while a musician may perform, conduct, or teach music. Not all musicians are composers, and not all composers are performers.

Is it correct to call a songwriter a "composer"?

Yes, it is generally correct. While "composer" is often associated with classical music, it can also refer to someone who writes songs in other genres. However, "songwriter" might be more specific for popular music.

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