1. a person who writes music, especially classical music
（尤指古典音樂的）作曲家
Beethoven is one of the most famous composers in history.
貝多芬是歷史上最著名的作曲家之一。
She aspires to be a film composer.
她立志成為一名電影配樂作曲家。
Composer Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
composer
noun
快速理解
What does "Composer" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Composer"?
A composer is a person who creates original music.
- 1
Music Creator
EN: A person who writes music, especially classical music.
翻譯: 創作音樂的人，尤指古典音樂作曲家。
- 2
Songwriter
EN: Someone who writes the music for songs, as distinct from the lyrics.
翻譯: 為歌曲譜曲的人，與作詞者不同。
- 3
Software Component
EN: A program or tool that arranges elements like text or graphics.
翻譯: 一種編排文字或圖形等元素的程式或工具。
- 4
One Who Calms
EN: A person who settles a dispute or calms a situation.
翻譯: 平息爭端或使局勢平靜下來的人。
小提醒：Remember, a 'composer' primarily writes the music, while a 'lyricist' writes the words. In a band, different people might handle these roles.
發音（How to Pronounce "Composer" in English）
How to pronounce "Composer" in English?"Composer" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Composer" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Composer"?How does "Composer" change by context?
2. a person or thing that creates or forms something by combining elements
組成者；構成者
He was the chief composer of the peace treaty.
他是這份和平條約的主要起草者。
The artist is a composer of visual narratives.
這位藝術家是視覺敘事的構建者。
3. a person who settles a dispute or calms a situation
調解人；平息者
She acted as a composer of family conflicts.
她擔任了家庭衝突的調解人。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Composer"?How to make natural sentences with "Composer"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| composer + of + [work/genre] | ...的作曲家 | The composer of this symphony is world-renowned. (這首交響曲的作曲家是世界知名的。) |
| a/an + [adjective] + composer | 一位...的作曲家 | She is a brilliant and innovative composer. (她是一位才華洋溢且富有創新精神的作曲家。) |
| work by + composer | 由...創作的作品 | We will hear a piece by the composer Bach. (我們將聆聽一首由作曲家巴赫創作的作品。) |
| composer + for + [medium/instrument] | 為...創作的作曲家 | He is a composer for film and television. (他是一位為電影和電視創作的作曲家。) |
用法說明
How is "Composer" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Composer"?
composer of vs composer for
- composer of + 作品類型/具體作品：強調作曲家的創作產出或所屬領域，指出他們是「...的作者」或「...的創作者」。
- composer for + 媒介/表演團體：強調作曲家的服務對象或創作媒介，指出他們是「為...作曲的人」。
- 當談論某人以創作某類音樂聞名時，常用 composer of。
- 當談論某人專門為特定樂器、電影或團體創作時，常用 composer for。 EN: He is best known as a composer of symphonies. 翻譯: 他最為人熟知的是作為一位交響曲作曲家。
EN:She works as a composer for film and television.
翻譯:她的工作是為電影和電視節目作曲。
EN:Mozart was a prolific composer of operas.
翻譯:莫札特是一位多產的歌劇作曲家。
EN:John Williams is the famous composer for the Star Wars series.
翻譯:約翰·威廉斯是《星際大戰》系列著名的作曲家。
總結建議
一般來說，指「某類作品的創作者」用 composer of，而指「為某媒介/對象創作的人」則用 composer for。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Composer" and similar words?How to choose "Composer" vs alternatives?
composer vs songwriter
composer 通常指創作古典、電影或器樂等複雜音樂的作曲家；songwriter 則主要指創作流行歌曲（包含歌詞與旋律）的詞曲作者。
composer vs musician
composer 專指創作音樂的人；musician 是泛指演奏樂器、演唱或進行音樂相關工作的音樂家，範圍更廣。
composer vs arranger
composer 創作原始的旋律與和聲；arranger 則負責為現有樂曲改編配器、和聲或風格，但不創作核心旋律。
口語用法
How is "Composer" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Composer"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或提及某人的職業或身份時，常會使用這個詞。 EN: So I heard you're a composer now? That's amazing! 翻譯: 所以我聽說你現在是個作曲家了？太厲害了！
EN:She introduced him as "my friend, the composer."
翻譯:她介紹他時說「這位是我的朋友，那位作曲家。」
語氣強調
為了強調某人的專業成就或獨特性，會在「composer」前加上形容詞或使用特定語氣。 EN: He's not just a musician; he's an award-winning film composer. 翻譯: 他不只是個音樂家，他是個得獎的電影作曲家。
EN:You're talking about THE composer for that game? I'm a huge fan!
翻譯:你說的是那個遊戲的「那位」作曲家嗎？我是超級粉絲！
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，可能會用「the composer...」作為暫時的填充語。 EN: The piece was written by, uh, the composer... John Williams, of course. 翻譯: 這首曲子是由，呃，那位作曲家... 約翰·威廉斯，當然是他寫的。
EN:It has that feel, you know, like something a classical composer would write.
翻譯:它給人那種感覺，你知道，就像是古典作曲家會寫出來的東西。
正式寫作注意：在正式書寫或學術文章中，應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充或過於隨意的強調語氣，並確保職業頭銜的表述精確且上下文完整。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Composer"?What fixed phrases with "Composer" should I remember?
famous composer
adjective + composer
著名的作曲家
contemporary composer
adjective + composer
當代作曲家
work of a composer
work of a + composer
作曲家的作品
composer and lyricist
composer and + related role
作曲家和作詞家
aspiring composer
adjective + composer
有抱負的作曲家
composer of genius
composer of + abstract quality
天才作曲家
prolific composer
adjective + composer
多產的作曲家
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Composer"?Which "Composer" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is a composer of music.
✓He is a composer.
Adding "of music" is redundant because "composer" already implies someone who writes music. It's like saying "a writer of books" instead of just "a writer."
×She is a good composer for piano.
✓She is a good piano composer.
When specifying the instrument a composer primarily writes for, it's more natural to use the noun as a pre-modifier (e.g., "piano composer," "film composer") rather than using "for."
×I want to be a composer of songs.
✓I want to be a songwriter.
While a composer can write songs, the specific term for someone who writes songs (especially pop, rock, folk) is "songwriter." "Composer" is more often used for classical, jazz, or film music.
×Beethoven was a great music composer.
✓Beethoven was a great composer.
Using "music composer" is redundant and unnatural. "Composer" alone is sufficient and standard.
×She composes music, so she is a compositor.
✓She composes music, so she is a composer.
"Compositor" is a false friend. It refers to a typesetter in printing, not a person who creates music. The correct word is "composer."
×Who is the composer of this book?
✓Who is the author of this book?
"Composer" is specific to music. For written works like books, articles, or poems, the correct term is "author," "writer," or "poet."
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Composer"?What are tense/participle forms of "Composer"?