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| − | A '''songwriter''' is a person who [[composer|composes]] the [[word]]s and [[music]] for a [[song]]. Someone who writes only the words (lyrics) is known as a [[lyricist]], while the composer of the music or [[melody]] is known as a melodist. In [[opera]] the writer of the words (dialog and | + | A '''songwriter''' is a person who [[composer|composes]] the [[word]]s and [[music]] for a [[song]]. Someone who writes only the words (lyrics) is known as a [[lyricist]], while the composer of the music or [[melody]] is known as a melodist. In [[opera]] the writer of the words (dialog and arias) is known as a [[libretto|librettist]]. |
[[Performer]]s who write their own songs are known as [[singer]]-songwriters. | [[Performer]]s who write their own songs are known as [[singer]]-songwriters. | ||
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*[[Joan Baez]] | *[[Joan Baez]] | ||
*[[Joni Mitchell]] | *[[Joni Mitchell]] | ||
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[[Category:Music]] | [[Category:Music]] | ||
Revision as of 20:38, September 8, 2008
A songwriter is a person who composes the words and music for a song. Someone who writes only the words (lyrics) is known as a lyricist, while the composer of the music or melody is known as a melodist. In opera the writer of the words (dialog and arias) is known as a librettist.
Performers who write their own songs are known as singer-songwriters.