Meaning & use
libretto
The text or words of an opera, musical, or other extended vocal work.
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The composer wrote the music, but a separate writer supplied the libretto.
Critics praised the opera's libretto for its witty, fast-paced dialogue and clear structure.
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Libretto comes from Italian, meaning 'little book'; the person who writes one is called a librettist.
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