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Meaning of "songwriter" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SONGWRITER

songwriter  [ˈsɒŋˌraɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SONGWRITER

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preposition
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determiner
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Songwriter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SONGWRITER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Songwriter

A songwriter is an individual who originates songs, and can also be called a composer. The pressure to produce popular hits has tended to distribute responsibility between a number of people. Popular culture songs may be written by group members, but are now usually written by staff writers: songwriters directly employed by music publishers. Some songwriters serve as their own music publishers, while others have outside publishers. Furthermore, songwriters no longer need labels to support their music. Technology has advanced to the point where anyone can record at home. The old-style apprenticeship approach to learning how to write songs is being supplemented by some universities and colleges and rock schools. A knowledge of modern music technology and business skills is seen as necessary to make a songwriting career, and music colleges offer songwriting diplomas and degrees with music business modules. Since songwriting and publishing royalties can be a substantial source of income, particularly if a song becomes a hit record, legally, in the US, songs written after 1934 may only be copied by the authors.

Definition of songwriter in the English dictionary

The definition of songwriter in the dictionary is a person who composes the words or music for songs in a popular idiom.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SONGWRITER


baryta
bəˈraɪtə
braillewriter
ˈbreɪlˌraɪtə
copyrighter
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪtə
copywriter
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪtə
cowriter
ˈkəʊˌraɪtə
letter-writer
ˈlɛtəˌraɪtə
microwriter
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌraɪtə
reiter
ˈraɪtə
righter
ˈraɪtə
Ruyter
ˈraɪtə
screenwriter
ˈskriːnˌraɪtə
scriptwriter
ˈskrɪptˌraɪtə
skywriter
ˈskaɪˌraɪtə
speechwriter
ˈspiːtʃraɪtə
subwriter
ˈsʌbˌraɪtə
teletypewriter
ˌtɛlɪˈtaɪpˌraɪtə
telewriter
ˈtɛlɪˌraɪtə
typewriter
ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə
underwriter
ˈʌndəˌraɪtə
writer
ˈraɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SONGWRITER

song without words
songbird
songbook
songcraft
songfest
songful
songfully
songfulness
Songhai
Songhua
songkok
songless
songlessly
songlike
songman
songololo
songsmith
songster
songstress
songwriting

WORDS THAT END LIKE SONGWRITER

CD writer
crime writer
DVD writer
electric typewriter
electronic typewriter
feature writer
ghost writer
hack writer
horror writer
insurance underwriter
liter
lyric writer
manual typewriter
prose writer
serial writer
short story writer
sign writer
singer-songwriter
sports writer
sportswriter
story writer

Synonyms and antonyms of songwriter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «songwriter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SONGWRITER

Find out the translation of songwriter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of songwriter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «songwriter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

作词或作曲家
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

compositor
570 millions of speakers

English

songwriter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गीतकार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شاعر وملحن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

автор песен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

compositor de canções
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গীতিকার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

auteur-compositeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penulis lagu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Liedermacher
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

作曲家
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

작사가 혹은 작사가 겸 작곡가
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Panulis lagu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhạc sĩ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாடலாசிரியர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गीतकार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şarkı yazarı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

compositore di canzoni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

songwriter
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

автор пісень
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

compozitor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τραγουδοποιός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

liedjieskrywer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

songwriter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

songwriter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of songwriter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SONGWRITER»

The term «songwriter» is very widely used and occupies the 14.790 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SONGWRITER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about songwriter

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10 QUOTES WITH «SONGWRITER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word songwriter.
1
Ian Anderson
'Aqualung' marks the point at which I had the confidence as a songwriter and as a guitar player to actually pick up and play the guitar and be at the forefront of the band. It's also the album on which I began to address religious issues in my music, and I think that happened simply because the time was right for it.
2
Dierks Bentley
You can't write about stuff you don't know about. You have to live it. You have to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. Live life to be a good songwriter.
3
Dierks Bentley
As a songwriter, you might write every day and throughout the course of a year you might get four songs that are really special.
4
Andrew Bird
Well, my main instrument is violin, but I think of myself as a songwriter who happens to play violin.
5
Birdy
I would love to work with Paolo Nutini because he is so soulful and an amazing songwriter.
6
Billy Bragg
My theory is this; I'm not a political songwriter. I'm an honest songwriter.
7
Danny Brown
Just knowing how to rap doesn't necessarily mean that you're a good songwriter.
8
Vivian Campbell
Being a songwriter, singer, and a great part of a unit is more important than being Joe Guitar Hero.
9
Tom Cochrane
I think if you're a good songwriter, that's what you are first - not a star or celebrity.
10
Chuck D
The immediacy of the technology of the web allows us, as songwriters, to write something very sharp and quick. That has a lot to do with helping a songwriter be more reflective of reality, instead of being in an area where you have to process things. It's the difference between processing fish and catching it in a boat.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SONGWRITER»

Discover the use of songwriter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to songwriter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
2013 Songwriter's Market
Provides market listings for music publishers, record companies, and producers, as well as advice on how to market work for sales and interviews with songwriters who have utilized specific techniques to break into the business.
Roseann Biederman, 2012
2
The Songwriter's Idea Book
Those books have become required reading in music courses from NYU to UCLA. In The Songwriters Idea Book, Davis goes one step further, giving you 40 strategies for designing distinctive songs.
Sheila Davis, 1992
3
2012 Songwriter's Market
Listings for places that buy popular music, jingles, film scores, musical plays, and more indicate the names and addresses of people to contact, specific requirements, and payment rates, and are supplemented by articles on the songwriting ...
Adria Haley, 2011
4
Essential Songwriter's Rhyming Dictionary: The Most ...
Provides over 36,000 words and rhymes, and includes a glossary of rhyme schemes and tips for writing lyrics.
Kevin M. Mitchell, 1996
5
Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter
In this first ever full-length biography, Alyn Shipton traces Nilsson's life from his Brooklyn childhood to his Los Angeles adolescence and his gradual emergence as a uniquely talented singer-songwriter.
Alyn Shipton, 2013
6
How to be a Hit Songwriter: Polishing and Marketing Your ...
In How to Be a Hit Songwriter she offers expert advice and exercises, including "Seven Easy Steps to Writing Hit Lyrics." The book features inside information that can turn your song into a potential hit.
Molly-Ann Leikin, 2003
7
The New Songwriter's Guide to Music Publishing
In this newly revised and expanded edition of his award-winning book, Randy Poe, president of Leiber & Stoller Music Publishing, also describes recent changes in copyright law; how the internet and other new technologies are impacting the ...
Randy Poe, 2005
8
The Complete Singer-songwriter: A Troubadour's Guide to ...
Written as an artistic, business, and technical guide for singer-songwriters, this book is full of advice and encouragement for aspiring troubadours looking to polish their craft.
Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, 2003
9
Songwriter's Market
Listings for places that buy popular music, jingles, film scores, musical plays, and more indicate the names and addresses of people to contact, specific requirements, and payment rates, and are supplemented by articles on the songwriting ...
Ian Bessler, Michael Schweer, 2006
10
The Songwriter's Toolkit: From Pen to Push Play
What makes a strong commercial song? How do you find the best words to convey your message? How do you get an artist to take your work? These are just a few of the topics that Steven addresses inside.
Steven Blanton, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SONGWRITER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term songwriter is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Always on My Mind' Songwriter Wayne Carson Dead at 72
Acclaimed songwriter Wayne Carson, a Grammy-winning member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame whose credits include the country-pop classic ... «RollingStone.com, Jul 15»
2
Songwriter, music producer 'Buddy' Buie dies
ATLANTA (AP) — Perry "Buddy" Buie, a songwriter and producer who helped form the Atlanta Rhythm Section and then fuel its success with the lyrics he wrote ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
3
Singer Tove Lo rising on pop charts as singer and songwriter
The Swedish singer is riding high off her recent hit, the sex anthem "Talking Body," and she also co-wrote Ellie Goulding's "Love Me Like You Do" from the ... «Las Vegas Sun, May 15»
4
Singer-songwriter Jackie Trent dies, aged 74
British singer-songwriter Jackie Trent, known for penning the theme to TV soap Neighbours and hits by Petula Clark and Frank Sinatra, has died at 74. «BBC News, Mar 15»
5
RIP, Michael Brown, Brilliant Songwriter for Baroque-Pop Greats the …
Pop songwriter and former member of the Left Banke, Michael Brown, has died; he was 65. Brown will rightfully be remembered as the 16 year old (! «TheStranger.com, Mar 15»
6
$50000 worth of gold, cash stolen from songwriter's Hollywood Hills …
The home of songwriter Toby Gad, whose Grammy-winning songs have contributed to platinum-selling albums for Jessie J, One Direction and Beyonce, among ... «Los Angeles Times, Mar 15»
7
'It's My Party' Singer-Songwriter Lesley Gore Dies at 68
NEW YORK — Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore, who topped the charts in 1963 at age 16 with her epic song of teenage angst, "It's My Party," and followed it up ... «NBCNews.com, Feb 15»
8
Ex-Lady Gaga producer must pay songwriter $7.3m
A judge has upheld a jury ruling which states Lady Gaga's former producer Rob Fusari must pay $7.3m (£4.4m) to the songwriter who discovered the star. «BBC News, Feb 15»
9
Buddy Holly songwriter Bob Montgomery dies
Songwriter Bob Montgomery, who performed with Buddy Holly while at school and later wrote some of his hits, has died at the age of 77. Montgomery and Holly ... «BBC News, Dec 14»
10
Legendary Songwriter Paul Craft Dead at 76
Thirteen days after his induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Paul Craft — the man behind offbeat, wisecracking country hits like "Dropkick Me, ... «RollingStone.com, Oct 14»

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