2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Composer \Com*pos"er\, n.
1. One who composes; an author. Specifically, an author of a
piece of music.
If the thoughts of such authors have nothing in
them they at least . . . show an honest industry
and a good intention in the composer. --Addison.
His [Mozart's] most brilliant and solid glory is
founded upon his talents as a composer. --Moore
(Encyc. of
Mus.).
2. One who or that which quiets or calms; one who adjusts a
difference.
Sweet composers of the pensive soul. --Gay.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
composer
n : composes music as a profession
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