What is the difference between a composer and an arranger? ?

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A composer creates original music. An arranger takes that composition and reworks it. For example, if it's for solo piano, he might create parts for several instruments, add a vocal line, even play with the time signature and key signature.

Some composers create different arrangements of their own works - like take something designed for full orchestra and arrange it later for solo instruments or voice.