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    libretto
    /lɪˈbrɛtəʊ/

    noun

    • 1. the text of an opera or other long vocal work.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIBRETTO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LIBRETTO definition: 1. the words that are sung or spoken in a musical work for the theatre 2. the words that are sung…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › librettoLibretto Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. li· bret· to lə-ˈbre- (ˌ)tō. plural librettos or libretti lə-ˈbre- (ˌ)tē. 1. : the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater. 2. : the book containing a libretto. Examples of libretto in a Sentence.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LibrettoLibretto - Wikipedia

    A libretto is the text of a musical work, such as an opera, operetta, or musical. Learn about the origin, evolution, and types of libretti, and see some famous examples from different composers and genres.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLIBRETTO | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Libretto is the Italian word for the words that are sung or spoken in an opera or musical. Learn how to use it in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › librettoLIBRETTO Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Libretto is the text or words of an opera or similar extended musical composition. Learn the origin, usage and history of the word, and see sentences with libretto from various sources.

  8. www.britannica.com › art › librettoLibretto | Musical Theatre, Opera & Ballet | Britannica

    Libretto is the text of an opera, operetta, or other musical theatre. Learn about its origin, development, and styles, from Monteverdi to Wagner, from Metastasio to Brecht.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › librettoLibretto - definition of libretto by The Free Dictionary

    Libretto is the text of a dramatic musical work such as an opera, including the lyrics and sometimes spoken passages. The word comes from Italian, meaning "little book", and has synonyms such as playscript, script, or lyrics.