1. people who compose popular songs or melodies, especially professionally
Usage: informal

Examples

• The famous tunesmiths of Tin Pan Alley created many classic American songs.
• These talented tunesmiths have written hits for several major recording artists.
• The music industry relies on skilled tunesmiths to produce catchy melodies.
• Many successful tunesmiths started by writing jingles for commercials.
• The collaboration between these two tunesmiths resulted in a chart-topping single.
• Nashville is home to some of the country’s most prolific tunesmiths.