as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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Legendary music producer and composer Quincy Jones, who amassed 28 Grammy Award wins across his multi-decade career, died on Sunday at the age of 91.
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Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones broke the color barrier again as the first Black composer to receive name recognition for his film work.
—Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Following the news of Jones' death at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 3, Smith — who landed his role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in the '90s with Jones' help — reflected on the lasting impact the legendary composer had on his life in a sweet Instagram post.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
As the title of the concerts suggest, the shows will include Elfman’s music from Oingo Boingo, his solo work including selections from his 2021 album Big Mess and selections from his prolific career as a composer for film and television.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones broke the color barrier again as the first Black composer to receive name recognition for his film work.
—Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Following the news of Jones' death at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 3, Smith — who landed his role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in the '90s with Jones' help — reflected on the lasting impact the legendary composer had on his life in a sweet Instagram post.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
As the title of the concerts suggest, the shows will include Elfman’s music from Oingo Boingo, his solo work including selections from his 2021 album Big Mess and selections from his prolific career as a composer for film and television.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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