LIBRETTO

libretto

(noun) the words of an opera or musical play

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

libretto (plural librettos or libretti)

The text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera.

A book containing such a text.

Anagrams

• blottier

Source: Wiktionary


Li*bret"to, n.; pl. E. Librettos, It. Libretti. Etym: [It., dim. of libro book, L. liber. See Libel.] (Mus.) (a) A book containing the words of an opera or extended piece of music. (b) The words themselves.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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