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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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