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Composer
Pronunciation : Com*pos"er
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 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
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