Libretto
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /lɪˈbɹɛt.əʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Libretto is a noun meaning The text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera.
Meaning
The text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera.
More Meanings
- A book containing such a text.
Example Sentences
From Mozart's letters we know that the composer decided to enlarge the part of Osmin, the harem keeper, because the originator of the part, Ludwig Fischer, had a freakishly low bass voice that Mozart wanted to exploit. Osmin's principal arias and ensembles were duly lengthened beyond what appeared in the original libretto, and he was given yet another song in the third act.
Word Forms
- librettos
- libretti
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include booklet, book, pamphlet, brochure, record, handbook.
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