Surtitle (Noun)
Meaning
Translation of the words of a foreign opera (or choral work) projected on a screen above the stage.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The surtitle display provided a clear translation of the Italian lyrics, helping the audience follow the story of La Bohème.
- During the opera performance, a projector displayed the surtitle in English above the stage, allowing non-German speakers to understand the dialogue in The Magic Flute.
- The inclusion of surtitles in the recent production of Madama Butterfly greatly enhanced the audience's understanding of the opera, especially for those unfamiliar with Japanese.
- To cater to the international audience, the theatre displayed surtitles in three different languages above the stage during the choral performance of Carmina Burana.
- The use of surtitles in the recent production of The Barber of Seville was a welcome addition, as it helped non-Italian speakers to appreciate the humor and nuances in the opera.