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One who composes; an author. Specifically, an author of a piece of music.

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  1. n. One who composes; an author. Specifically, an author of a piece of music.
  2. n. One who, or that which, quiets or calms; one who adjusts a difference.
  3. n. someone who composes music, usually as a profession
  4. 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, quits or calms; one who adjust a difference. Sweet composes of the pensive sGay.
  5. n:100 n. someone who composes music as a profession