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单词 libretto
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libretto

(lɪbretoʊ)
Word forms: plural librettos, plural libretti (libreti)
countable noun
The libretto of an opera is the words that are sung in it.
...the author of one or two opera librettos.
Synonyms: words, book, lines, text More Synonyms of libretto

libretto in British English

(lɪˈbrɛtəʊ)
nounWord forms: plural -tos or -ti (-tiː)
a text written for and set to music in an opera, etc
Word origin
C18: from Italian, diminutive of libro book

libretto in American English

(lɪˈbrɛtoʊ)
nounWord forms: plural liˈbrettos or liˈbretti (lɪˈbrɛti)
1. 
the words, or text, of an opera, oratorio, or other long choral work
2. 
a book containing these words
Word origin
It, dim. of libro (< L liber), a book: see library

Examples of 'libretto' in a sentence
libretto

An opera without a libretto has no meaning.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
If only all this musical invention and energy wasn't spent on an opera and a libretto content to hammer the head of a nail.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But tuning into any Law & Order for the dialogue is like going to the opera for the libretto.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
(noun) 
Definition
a text written for an opera
the author of one or two opera librettos
Synonyms
words
book
lines
text
The photographs enhance the clarity of the text.
script
Jenny's writing a film script.
lyrics

Additional synonyms

in the sense of script
Definition
the text of a play, TV programme, or film for the use of performers
Jenny's writing a film script.
Synonyms
text,
lines,
words,
book,
copy,
dialogue,
manuscript,
libretto
in the sense of text
Definition
the main body of a printed or written work as distinct from items such as notes or illustrations
The photographs enhance the clarity of the text.
Synonyms
contents,
words,
content,
wording,
body,
matter,
subject matter,
main body

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libretto

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