Spanish word

compositor

Pronunciation

IPA/komposiˈtoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncomposer

Example

Conozco a un compositor famoso.

I know a famous composer.

Illustration for compositor (composer)

More examples

El compositor de bandas sonoras creó una melodía memorable.

The soundtrack composer created a memorable melody.

Core concept

Person who assembles melody and harmony into a musical work.

Common phrases

  • compositor de bandas sonoras

    soundtrack composer

  • compositor y director

    composer and conductor

Similar words

cantante: Sings songs to perform melodies and connect with listeners.
cantautor: Writes and performs original songs, composing music and singing them.
músico: Plays instruments to perform and interpret musical pieces.
letrista: Writes song lyrics that attach words to a melody.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que crea piezas musicales y organiza sus elementos sonoros, como melodía y armonía, para ser interpretadas o grabadas.

Word origin

From Latin componere 'put together' via Spanish componer plus the agentive suffix -or, originally meaning 'one who puts things together' and applied to someone who constructs music.

Usage tips

  • Because compositor can also mean a typesetter, speakers often add compositor de música or compositor musical when stating their profession.

Other meanings

  • typesetternoun

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