Libretto - Wikipedia A libretto (From the Italian word libretto, lit 'booklet') is the text used in, or intended for, an extended musical work such as an opera, operetta, masque, oratorio, cantata or musical
What is a Libretto? (with picture) - Musical Expert What is a Libretto? A libretto is the text which is paired with a dramatic musical work, and it is typically written in verse Libretti accompany operas, musicals, masques, chorales, and a wide assortment of other forms of musical performance; they are quite simply the words which pair with the music to bring a story to life
Libretto - definition of libretto by The Free Dictionary Define libretto libretto synonyms, libretto pronunciation, libretto translation, English dictionary definition of libretto n pl li·bret·tos or li·bret·ti 1 The text of a dramatic musical work such as an opera, including the lyrics to be sung and sometimes interpolated spoken
libretto - Wiktionary, the free dictionary From Italian libretto, diminutive of libro (“book”), from Latin liber (“book”) libretto (plural librettos or libretti) The text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera