Libretto
noun
The written words of an opera or musical.
The composer was very impressed with the quality of the libretto for his new opera.
Often appears as...
- write a libretto
- read the libretto
Usage tips
Literary
noun
Booklet containing the words of an opera or musical.
During the performance, she followed along in her libretto to better understand the story.
Often appears as...
- print a libretto
- purchase a libretto
Usage tips
Literary
noun
The written words of an opera or musical.
The composer was very impressed with the quality of the libretto for his new opera.
Often appears as...
- write a libretto
- read the libretto
Usage tips
Literary
noun
Booklet containing the words of an opera or musical.
During the performance, she followed along in her libretto to better understand the story.
Often appears as...
- print a libretto
- purchase a libretto
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understanding a libretto can give insights into the culture and era of the opera or musical.
Studying the libretto of 'The Barber of Seville' reveals 18th-century customs.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Dialogue
A libretto isn't just dialogue; it includes stage directions and character notes.
The libretto indicated the singer's sorrowful exit stage left.
Pro Tip 3/3Composer Collaboration
Librettists work closely with composers to ensure words fit the music.
He reworked the libretto's rhythm to match the composer's score.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understanding a libretto can give insights into the culture and era of the opera or musical.
Studying the libretto of 'The Barber of Seville' reveals 18th-century customs.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Dialogue
A libretto isn't just dialogue; it includes stage directions and character notes.
The libretto indicated the singer's sorrowful exit stage left.
Pro Tip 3/3Composer Collaboration
Librettists work closely with composers to ensure words fit the music.
He reworked the libretto's rhythm to match the composer's score.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understanding a libretto can give insights into the culture and era of the opera or musical.
Studying the libretto of 'The Barber of Seville' reveals 18th-century customs.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Dialogue
A libretto isn't just dialogue; it includes stage directions and character notes.
The libretto indicated the singer's sorrowful exit stage left.
Pro Tip 3/3Composer Collaboration
Librettists work closely with composers to ensure words fit the music.
He reworked the libretto's rhythm to match the composer's score.
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Quote examples
Lisa Randall
American Physicist
I don't necessarily make much art myself, but after I wrote 'Warped Passages,' I was fortunate to get involved a little in the art world. I got invited to write a libretto for what we called a projective opera, and I also got invited to curate an art exhibit.
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James Lapine
American Director
I was a youngish man entering fatherhood when we wrote 'Woods,' a patchwork of classic fairy tales with an original tale sewn in. I had dedicated my libretto to my baby daughter.
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Frankie Grande
American Dancer
Glam rock always has a story to tell and has that powerful voice with a little hint of libretto.
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Terry Teachout
American Critic
I've always loved opera; it never occurred to me that I would write a proper libretto.
Quote examples
Lisa Randall
American Physicist
I don't necessarily make much art myself, but after I wrote 'Warped Passages,' I was fortunate to get involved a little in the art world. I got invited to write a libretto for what we called a projective opera, and I also got invited to curate an art exhibit.
Quote examples
James Lapine
American Director
I was a youngish man entering fatherhood when we wrote 'Woods,' a patchwork of classic fairy tales with an original tale sewn in. I had dedicated my libretto to my baby daughter.
Quote examples
Frankie Grande
American Dancer
Glam rock always has a story to tell and has that powerful voice with a little hint of libretto.
Quote examples
Terry Teachout
American Critic
I've always loved opera; it never occurred to me that I would write a proper libretto.
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