singer-songwriter

noun
UK: /ˌsɪŋərˈsɒŋraɪtər/
US: /ˌsɪŋərˈsɔːŋraɪtər/

  1. A musician who writes and performs their own songs.

    1. She is a talented singer-songwriter.
    2. The singer-songwriter's lyrics resonated with many listeners, touching on universal themes of love and loss.

  2. A person who both sings and writes the music and lyrics for their songs, often accompanying themselves on a guitar or piano.

    1. Bob Dylan is a famous singer-songwriter.
    2. Many aspiring musicians dream of becoming successful as a singer-songwriter, creating their own unique musical style and sharing it with the world.

Synonyms

balladeer composer lyricist

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "singer-songwriter" in English means: A musician who writes and performs their own songs., A person who both sings and writes the music and lyrics for their songs, often accompanying themselves on a guitar or piano..

The phonetic transcription of "singer-songwriter" is /ˌsɪŋərˈsɒŋraɪtər/ in British English and /ˌsɪŋərˈsɔːŋraɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "singer-songwriter": balladeer, composer, lyricist.

Example usage of "singer-songwriter": "She is a talented singer-songwriter.". More examples on the page.