libretto
/ɫəˈbɹɛtoʊ/
the text of an opera or musical
libretto in a sentence
“Da Ponte wrote Mozart's greatest libretti.”
Origin of libretto
Italian libretto little book
Related Words
prima donna
the leading female singer; a temperamental person
leitmotif
a recurring musical phrase associated with a character or idea
recitative
speech-like singing advancing the plot
finale
the concluding section of a piece or act
soprano
the highest female singing voice
tenor
the highest natural adult male voice