COMPOSER
composer
(noun) someone who composes music as a profession
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
composer (plural composers)
One who composes; an author.
Especially, one who composes music.
One who, or that which, quiets or calms.
Source: Wiktionary
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, quits or calms; one who adjust a
difference.
Sweet composes of the pensive sGay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition