as in musician
a person who writes musical compositions
a versatile composer whose works include operas, symphonies, concertos, and sonatas
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With over half a million trees and nearly 1,000 parks scattered throughout the city, some of the most iconic include Schönbrunn Palace and Stadtpark, home to the renowned statue of classical music composer Johann Strauss.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Its original musical compositions have been created by 17 female Chilean musicians in collaboration with award-winning composer Matthew Herbert.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Then a new minister expressed fondness for the Russian composer, igniting a furor.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
First recordings of Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin
Gershwin revolutionized American music and ushered in the Jazz Age, but the 25-year-old composer wrote his groundbreaking rhapsody rather hastily.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Its original musical compositions have been created by 17 female Chilean musicians in collaboration with award-winning composer Matthew Herbert.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Then a new minister expressed fondness for the Russian composer, igniting a furor.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
First recordings of Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin
Gershwin revolutionized American music and ushered in the Jazz Age, but the 25-year-old composer wrote his groundbreaking rhapsody rather hastily.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Composer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/composer. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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