Librettist: meaning, definitions and examples

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librettist

 

[ lษชหˆbrษ›tษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theater production

A librettist is a person who writes the text or lyrics for an opera or other long musical work. The librettist collaborates closely with composers to create a cohesive story that the music can convey. This role is crucial as it sets the narrative framework for the entire production.

Synonyms

lyricist, playwright, scriptwriter

Examples of usage

  • The librettist worked tirelessly to finalize the opera script.
  • She is a renowned librettist known for her innovative storytelling.
  • The collaboration between the composer and librettist resulted in a breathtaking performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "librettist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น libretista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคฌเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Librettist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ librettis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะฑั€ะตั‚ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ librecista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒ–ใƒฌใƒƒใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท librettiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ libretista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท librettist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋ธŒ๋ ˆํ‹ฐ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคู„ู ุงู„ู†ุตูˆุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ libretista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ libretista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰งๆœฌไฝœๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ libretist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ librettisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธะฑั€ะตั‚ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ librettist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ libretista

Etymology

The word 'librettist' comes from the Italian word 'libretto,' which means 'little book.' The term 'libretto' refers to the text of an opera, and its diminutive form indicates a shorter work. The role of a librettist became more established in the 17th century, particularly in Italian opera, as composers started to create longer and more complex pieces that required a dedicated writer for the lyrics and story. As opera evolved, librettists' contributions became increasingly recognized, and notable figures like Lorenzo Da Ponte and W. S. Gilbert gained fame for their partnerships with composers such as Mozart and Sullivan, respectively. The increasing collaboration between librettists and composers signifies the importance of the narrative element in operatic works, contributing significantly to the emotional impact and overall success of the performances.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,117 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.