libretto

UK
/lɪˈbrɛtəʊ/
US
/lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

Translations

librettonoun
librettos
pl
UK
/lɪˈbrɛtəʊ/
US
/lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/
livretAu théâtre lyrique ; texte d’un opéra ou cahier contenant ce texte.
The composer spent months working on the music while the librettist crafted the libretto.
Le compositeur a passé des mois à travailler sur la musique tandis que le librettiste rédigeait le livret.

Definitions

librettonoun
The text or script of an opera or other long vocal work.
The composer spent months working on the music while the librettist crafted the libretto.
A book containing the text of a musical work, such as an opera, including the lyrics and sometimes the stage directions.
Before attending the opera, she read the libretto to better understand the story.