music writer

Melody crafting professional

A music writer is someone who writes about music—a journalist, critic, or blogger covering albums, concerts, artists, and industry trends.

The term can also mean a composer or songwriter, though this sense is less common: She worked as a music writer for Rolling Stone.

He's a music writer who's penned hits for several pop stars.

Related
  • lineContinuous mark or queue
  • harmonyAgreement or musical blend
  • chorusSingers performing together
  • discographyCatalog of musical recordings
  • beatRhythmic pulse or strike

review · album review · concert review · verse · ethnomusicology · note · staff paper · lead sheet · critique · melody · lyrics · librettist · score · transcription · notation · counterpoint · rhyme · arrangement

Opposites
creative role

music writerperformer

One who entertains audiences

musician · instrumentalist · recording artist · singer · session musician

relationship to musical content

music writerlistener

One who attends aurally

concertgoer · music critic · streaming subscriber

critical vs. creative function

music writermusic critic

Evaluates performances professionally

music journalist · musicologist

Family

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