Pronunciation

/kəmˈpəʊz/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of forming something, such as a piece of music, a literary work, or an image, by combining various elements.
   • Example: “The composer spent months composing a new symphony.”
2. A person who creates music, literature, or art.
   • Example: “Johann Sebastian Bach was a famous composer.”

Verb

1. To create or assemble (music, writing, etc.) by arranging different parts or elements.
   • Example: “She composed a heartfelt letter to her friend.”
2. To write or produce something, especially a musical work, as a single unit.
   • Example: “The composer composed a new melody for the chorus.”

Adjective

1. Characteristic of being skillful or accomplished in creating music or other works of art.
   • Example: “A gifted composer with a unique style.”

Phrases

• “Compose a song” means to create a musical composition.
• “Compose oneself” is a colloquial expression meaning to calm down or regain composure.
• “Composer’s block” refers to a state of inability to create or generate new ideas.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The composer’s masterpiece was premiered at the concert hall.”
• Verb: “After years of practice, he finally composed his first piano concerto.”
• Adjective: “She is known for her composer’s eye for detail in her paintings.”

Synonyms

• Compose (verb): Author, write, formulate, create, arrange
• Composer (noun): Musician, artist, writer, creator, arranger
• Creative: Innovative, original, imaginative, inspired, artistic