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songwriter

[sawng-rahy-ter, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌraɪ tər, ˈsɒŋ- /
NOUN
lyricist
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The songwriter shared on Instagram that she is “so excited” to hit the road.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The most musically adventurous member of the group — he plays sitar on “Paint It Black” and dulcimer on “Lady Jane” — Jones wasn’t a songwriter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Taylor, the songwriter, met Langley through a roommate near the start of the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Still others question that very heavy use of English and the eclectic producer credits, from American DJ Diplo and Australian songwriter Kevin Parker to Spanish musician El Guincho.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Okay, I am also very impressed that you Googled your way to Elliott Smith, who was quite possibly the greatest songwriter since Lennon and McCartney.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli