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Songwriter

/ˈsɔːŋˌraɪ.tər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who writes the lyrics or music for songs.

    "Taylor Swift is a talented songwriter known for her storytelling ability in music."
  2. 2

    A person who composes songs, often collaborating with other musicians.

    "Many songwriters work behind the scenes, creating hits for popular artists."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'songwriter' is a compound word formed from 'song' and 'writer'. 'Song' originates from the Old English 'sang', which has roots in Proto-Germanic. 'Writer' comes from the Old English 'writere', derived from 'writan', meaning to write. The combination reflects the role of an individual who composes lyrics and melodies, emerging prominently in the 20th century with the rise of popular music.

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