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Composers are generally people who write music. A strong distinction is made, however, between composers, lyricists, and performers in such genres as classical and jazz music. In other genres, such as popular and folk music, the term "songwriter" means someone who authors both music and lyrics, and is more common than "composer." If a songwriter also performs, he or she is called a "singer/songwriter."

This page includes a list of composers sorted by various genres.

For composers of classical music and opera see:

See also: List of uncategorized composers

Film

See the List of soundtrack composers and Film.

Ragtime

See the List of ragtime composers and Ragtime.

Religious Music

Jazz and Blues

See the List of jazz musicians and Jazz. See the List of blues musicians and Blues.

Orchestra

See also Orchestra music.

Vocal

See also Vocal music.

Pop and Rock

See also Pop music and Rock music. Composers are listed with bands that they were members of, if applicable.

Folk and Country

See the List of folk musicians and Folk music. See the List of country music performers and Country music.

New Age

See the List of new age and new instrumental musicians and New Age music.

Other classifications

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