The composer of the term 'PARADE' is Erik Satie, a French composer who lived from 1866 to 1925. Satie was a prominent figure in the early 20th century Parisian avant-garde and his work was a precursor to later artistic movements such as minimalism, surrealism, and the Theatre of the Absurd. He is best known for his piano compositions, which often featured repetitive, minimalist elements. His most famous work, PARADE, was composed in 1917 and premiered in Paris in 1918.