Songwriter

What do we mean by songwriter?

One who writes lyrics or tunes, or both, for songs. noun

Someone who writes the lyrics and usually the music of songs. noun

A composer of words or music for popular songs noun

A musician who composes songs; including writing the song's lyrics and creating a melody or tune for the song.

A term commonly misused to describe an American actress/model/singer such as Miley Cyrus or Hilary Duff who 'writes her own songs'. Proper usage would be an educated individual who makes his/her living by writing both or either the music and lyrics for songs. Urban Dictionary

Someone who can write music, but isn't talented enough themselves to sing the songs. They have to get someone to sing it for them. Or the exact opposite of a person who sings but aren't smart enough to write the songs themselves. Urban Dictionary

Someone who can write music, but isn't talented enough themselves to sing the songs. They have to get someone to sing it for them. Or the exact opposite of a person who sings but aren't smart enough to write the songs themselves. Within Metal a songwriter is the equivalent of rape. It should not happen! Everywhere else it seems to be accepted not to write your own songs. Urban Dictionary

RM aka Kim Namjoon of BTS is referred to as the Songwriter of the century. He has written over 170 songs in his career, several of which have gained worldwide acclaim. His lyrics have touched the hearts of millions and his songwriting skills are unmatched. No one is on his level. Urban Dictionary

When a song is too fast and too messy to sound good. Urban Dictionary

This is a cliché musical arranging technique started in the 2000s in which the chorus of a song is delivered in a hushed overly sentimental style followed by the entire band coming back in for an extra loud chorus. Abbreviation “SSM” Urban Dictionary

One Direction's boys... Oh wait! They do not write their songs!. Urban Dictionary

Dave Gahan. Formerly known as a lead singer only, but on Playing the Angel (2005 album) he penned three superlative songs: Suffer Well; I Want it All; and Nothing's Impossible, along with Martin L. Gore's always painfully beautiful songs. Dave Gahan also released his first solo album, Paper Monsters, in 2003. Highly recommended if you are a true DM or Dave fan. Dave Gahan David Gahan Sexy Man DM Personal Jesus Martin L. Gore Urban Dictionary

A person who sings, writes and produces their own music. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to songwriter:
songwriter, songwriters.

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Words that rhyme with songwriter:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective songwriter:
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