Songwriter: meaning, definitions and examples

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songwriter

[ ˈsɔŋˌraɪtər ]

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music

A person who writes the lyrics or music for songs, typically for popular music genres.

Synonyms

composer, lyricist, musician

Examples of usage

He is a talented songwriter who has written many hit songs.
She started her career as a songwriter before becoming a singer.

Translations

Translations of the word "songwriter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compositor de músicas

🇮🇳 गीतकार

🇩🇪 Liedermacher

🇮🇩 penulis lagu

🇺🇦 пісняр

🇵🇱 autor tekstów piosenek

🇯🇵 作詞家

🇫🇷 parolier

🇪🇸 compositor de canciones

🇹🇷 şarkı yazarı

🇰🇷 작곡가

🇸🇦 كاتب الأغاني

🇨🇿 skladatel písní

🇸🇰 autor piesní

🇨🇳 作词人

🇸🇮 pisec pesmi

🇮🇸 lagasmiður

🇰🇿 ән жазушы

🇬🇪 სიმღერის ავტორი

🇦🇿 mahnı yazarı

🇲🇽 compositor de canciones

Word origin

The term 'songwriter' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'song' and 'writer' to refer to someone who writes songs. Songwriters play a crucial role in the music industry, creating the lyrics and melodies that resonate with audiences worldwide.

See also: song, songbird, songs, songster, songstress.