Category: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, quits or calms; one who adjust a difference. Sweet composes of the pensive sGay.