Libretto (Noun)
Meaning
The words of an opera or musical play.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The libretto for the opera was written by a renowned playwright and poet of the time.
- The composer worked closely with the librettist to ensure the music and words were perfectly synchronized.
- The libretto of the musical play was full of witty one-liners and humorous dialogue.
- The opera's libretto was based on a classic novel and stayed true to the original story.
- The librettist's clever use of language and rhyme added to the overall charm of the musical's libretto.