libretto Definition
li·bretto (li bret′ō)
noun pl. -·tos or -·ti-ē
- the words, or text, of an opera, oratorio, or other long choral work
- a book containing these words
Etymology: It, dim. of libro (< L liber), a book: see library
libretto Synonyms
libretto Usage Examples
Converse of object
- write: The biggest challenge in writing the libretto for Sirius on Earth was to create a detached yet familiar reality within a short time frame.
- include: Plans include the libretto for an opera based on The Little Prince ( music by Rachel Portman ) for English National Opera.
- translate: Not only did Tom provide sets, he also translated the libretto.
- read: I have to strain to hear words: should have read libretto beforehand.
- produce: Working with children from three Lewisham primary schools to produce an opera libretto with the River Thames as its theme.
- base: On his final return to Austria in 1795, he took with him an English libretto based on Milton's " Paradise Lost " .
Adjective modifier
- original: Vocal range: top E-flat - D Clowns 1 and 2 ( Priests in the original libretto and score ).
- full: Full libretto with translation will be available in the concert program.
- new: Wonderful Viennese music combined with an exuberant and hilarious new libretto sung in English, all adds up to unmissable entertainment!
- complete: The production was well received by opera magazine, click here for reviews, photographs and a complete libretto of the opera.
- own: As the writer of his own libretti, he was able to illustrate the many themes of a world in transition.
- English: On his final return to Austria in 1795, he took with him an English libretto based on Milton's " Paradise Lost " .
Modifies a noun
reading: These took the form of libretto readings, opera extracts given in full score with musicians and singers, followed by an open discussion.
Noun used with modifier
opera: All translations, except where taken from opera libretti, are my own.
Preposition: of
opera: It was like reading the libretto of an opera.
Preposition: for
- opera: Alan and Nancy at home in 1978 The libretto for these operas were in each case prepared and written in about six months.
- cantata: Libretto for cantata on animal rights, music by Tony Biggin.
Preposition: by
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