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songwriter

[sawng-rahy-ter, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌraɪ tər, ˈsɒŋ- /
NOUN
lyricist
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Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter and co-founder of the soul band Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 89.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of showbiz family the Osmonds and songwriter behind chart-topping hits including ‘One Bad Apple’ and ‘Crazy Horses,’ died Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

There are interesting things about country music — a matter-of-factness that I can relate to as a songwriter, even though I’m not country and I’m not gonna go country.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Your songwriter has written the solo as it sounds on his keyboard, so you have a C part.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones