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librettothe text of an opera or other long vocal work

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the text of an opera or other long vocal work

Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪˈbretoʊ/

Korean meaning: 오페라나 기타 성악곡의 가사, 대본

Korean pronunciation: 리**브레**토

Example Sentences

  • The composer was brilliant, but his libretto was so confusing that even the singers got lost in their own love story.
  • She spent three years translating the German libretto into Korean for the local opera company.
  • The libretto was so dramatic that even the audience started crying before the first act ended.

libretto

NOUN

//lɪˈbretoʊ//

the text of an opera or other long vocal work

libretto concept
💡 Concept

Opera singer rehearses using her libretto before the performance

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libretto rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From the ghetto stage, stiletto heels and libretto raise the spirit high!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/lɪˈbretoʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/lɪˈbretəʊ/

🌳Etymology

Rootlibr
Suffix--etto

Origin

From Italian 'libretto', literally meaning 'little book'. It comes from 'libro' (book) with the diminutive suffix, originally referring to the small booklets of lyrics that opera audiences would hold during performances.

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🎵Rhyme

ghettostilettoallegretto
ghetto
stiletto
allegretto

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The composer was brilliant, but his libretto was so confusing that even the singers got lost in their own love story.

She spent three years translating the German libretto into Korean for the local opera company.

😄 Fun example

The libretto was so dramatic that even the audience started crying before the first act ended.

Mozart's operas are famous for their beautiful music and witty librettos.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

scripttextlyricsbook

Antonyms

musicscoremelody

Related

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