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Libretto

usgb/lɪˈbretəʊ/Volume
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Cultural Context

Understanding a libretto can give insights into the culture and era of the opera or musical.

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Studying the libretto of 'The Barber of Seville' reveals 18th-century customs.
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Beyond Dialogue

A libretto isn't just dialogue; it includes stage directions and character notes.

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The libretto indicated the singer's sorrowful exit stage left.
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Composer Collaboration

Librettists work closely with composers to ensure words fit the music.

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He reworked the libretto's rhythm to match the composer's score.
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