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songsmith

[sawng-smith, song-] / ˈsɔŋˌsmɪθ, ˈsɒŋ- /


NOUN
lyricist
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In his prime, Salieri was a solid songsmith, popular enough to secure a gig as court composer to Emperor Joseph II in Vienna.

From Salon May 16, 2026

Its famous chorus aside, that song’s tune was lifted directly from “Billy the Kid,” a ballad written by topical songsmith Andrew Jenkins and recorded by Vernon Dalhart in 1927.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 2, 2026

This indie-rocking, alt-pop songsmith burst into the greater public consciousness in 2020 when a song by British Columbian rapper Powfu sampling her debut single “Coffee” became an unexpected TikTok smash.

From Seattle Times Aug. 11, 2023

Artists from all corners of the musical spectrum also welcomed the band back - from experimental songsmith Jane Weaver to Sister Bliss of dance act Faithless.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2021

Song is no bauble— Slight not the songsmith, England my mother,   Maker of men.

From The Poems of William Watson by William Watson




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