Definition

A person who writes or composes songs, especially in a creative or artistic way.

Example

The songsmith crafted beautiful melodies that touched the hearts of many.

Conversation

Have you heard of that new songsmith everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I think their music is amazing!

I read that they write all their own lyrics too, which is impressive.

Definitely! It shows how talented a songsmith they really are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Songsmith** → It is formed from "song" (from Old English *sang*, meaning a musical composition) and "smith" (from Old English *smiþ*, meaning a person who works with metal or crafts). The word "songsmith" refers to a person who crafts or creates songs, similar to how a blacksmith crafts metal.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'smith' as someone who 'crafts' or 'makes' something, and in this case, they are crafting 'songs'. This helps you remember that a songsmith is someone who creates music.

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