libretto

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera.
  2. A book containing such a text.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/lɪˈbɹɛt.əʊ/ /lɪˈbɹɛt.oʊ/ en-us-libretto.ogg

Word forms

libretto librettos libretti

Etymology

From Italian libretto, diminutive of libro (“book”), from Latin liber (“book”).

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