composer — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who composes; an author.

2. One who composes; an author. Especially, one who composes music.

3. One who, or that which, quiets or calms.

   Examples

   The exertion necessary to soothe and subdue Lucy's passionate sorrow was the best composer to Francesca's own agitation.

   Where, mighty Anna, will thy Glories end. Thou Great Composer of distracted states.

Noun

1. someone who composes music, usually as a profession

   Broader terms

   musician