Composition roles focus on the foundational elements that shape the musical piece. These roles define the core structure and content of the music. Please note that legal names are required for all clients with a composition role.
Composer: A creator of original music, often focusing on instrumental melodies, harmonic progressions, and overall structure.
Lyrics: A person who writes the words or poetry set to music in a song.
Songwriter: A person who writes both the music and lyrics of a song, often combining the roles of composer and lyricist. This was previously called "Author".
Arranger: A person who adapts a piece for a specific purpose or performance context.
These roles will display as "Written by" on Spotify.