Definition

A person who creates the words or music for songs.

Example

The songwriter wrote a beautiful melody that everyone loved.

Conversation

Have you heard the new album by that famous songwriter?

Yeah, I love how personal the lyrics are!

I didn't know he was such a talented songwriter until now.

Me neither! It really makes you appreciate the art of songwriting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Songwriter → It is formed from "song" (from Old English *sang*, meaning a musical composition) and "writer" (from Old English *writere*, meaning one who writes). A songwriter is someone who writes musical compositions or songs.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who creates a 'musical composition' ('song') and is also 'writing' ('writer') it down — that's what a songwriter does.

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