Songwriting Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɔŋˌɹaɪtɪŋ

SAWNG-rye-ting

UK

sˈɒŋɹaɪtɪŋ

SONG-rye-ting

Definition

The activity or process of writing the words and music for songs.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in music and entertainment contexts. Refers both to writing lyrics and composing melodies, but excludes just performing. Common phrases: 'songwriting skills', 'songwriting contest'. Unlike 'songwriter' (the person), 'songwriting' is the process or skill.

• Spanish: composición de canciones
• Portuguese (BR): composição de músicas - escrita de músicas
• Portuguese (PT): escrita de canções - composição de músicas
• Chinese (Simplified): 歌曲创作
• Chinese (Traditional): 歌曲創作
• Hindi: गीत लेखन
• Arabic: تأليف الأغاني
• Bengali: গান লেখা - গান রচনা
• Russian: написание песен
• Japanese: 作詞作曲
• Vietnamese: sáng tác nhạc
• Korean: 작곡 - 작사
• Turkish: şarkı yazarlığı
• Urdu: گانے لکھنا
• Indonesian: menulis lagu

Example Sentences

She is interested in songwriting.

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Songwriting can be a fun hobby.

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He teaches a songwriting class at school.

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I've had writer's block, so my songwriting hasn't been going well lately.

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Good songwriting tells a story and connects with listeners emotionally.

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She dreams of making a living from songwriting one day.

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