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songwriting

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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noun

Meaning 1

The work of a songwriter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: authorship, broadcasting, communications, film, journalism, literature, media, publishing, television, writing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From song + writing.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Faroese: sangskriving — the work of a songwriter
  • German: Liederschreiben — the work of a songwriter
  • German: Songwriting — the work of a songwriter
  • Polish: kompozytorstwo — the work of a songwriter
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