Music Composition Terminology

verb to create or write (a piece of music, a poem, etc.)

adjective having one's feelings and expression under control; calm

adverb in a calm and controlled manner

• The symphony was composed by a renowned composer.
• She composed a beautiful song for her best friend's birthday.
• I composed a sick beat for my new track.
• His face was composed as he delivered the news, but his heart was breaking inside.

verb to disturb the arrangement or order of something

adjective not arranged or put in order

• The documents on the desk were disarranged after the meeting.
• My room is disarranged because I couldn't find my keys this morning.
• I disarranged my outfit trying to find the perfect shoes to wear.
• Her thoughts were disarranged as she tried to make sense of the situation.

noun the act of disturbing the arrangement or order of something

• The disarrangement of the books on the shelf was a result of the careless handling by the library visitors.
• I can't find anything in this disarrangement of my room, I really need to clean up.
• My disarrangement after the party last night was epic, I can't remember where I left anything.
• The disarrangement of her thoughts made it difficult for her to focus on the task at hand.

noun A person who writes or composes music, especially melodies

• The melodist composed a beautiful symphony that moved the audience to tears.
• My friend is a talented melodist and loves to play her guitar at parties.
• The melodist totally killed it at the concert last night!
• As a melodist of words, the poet weaved emotions into his verses.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The theme song for the movie perfectly captured the essence of the story.
• I can't get the theme song of that show out of my head!
• That theme song is a bop, I love listening to it.
• The theme song of her life was one of resilience and determination.