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