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Surtitle

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)taɪtəl/ · noun

Meaning

A translation of a segment of the libretto or other text or sometimes a brief summary of the plot projected onto a screen above the stage during a performance of an opera or other similar performance sung in a foreign language; a supertitle..

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  1. A translation of a segment of the libretto or other text or sometimes a brief summary of the plot projected onto a screen above the stage during a performance of an opera or other similar performance sung in a foreign language; a supertitle.
  2. To provide surtitles for a performance.

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What does surtitle mean?

Surtitle means A translation of a segment of the libretto or other text or sometimes a brief summary of the plot projected onto a screen above the stage during a performance of an opera or other similar performance sung in a foreign language; a supertitle..

What is a synonym for surtitle?

Common synonyms include supertitle.

What is the opposite of surtitle?

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How do you use surtitle in a sentence?

Use surtitle where its definition matches the intended context.

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