symphonist

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sym·pho·nist

(sĭm′fə-nĭst)

One who composes symphonies.

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symphonist

(ˈsɪmfənɪst)

(Classical Music) a person who composes symphonies

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sym•pho•nist

(ˈsɪm fə nɪst)

n.

1. a composer who writes symphonies.

2. a member of a symphony orchestra.

[1650–60]

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symphonist - a composer of symphonies

composer - someone who composes music as a profession

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