word
Italian
libretto
lih-BRET-oh
lɪˈbrɛtoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
libretto
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Dictionary meaning
The text of an opera, oratorio, or other long vocal work.
History and origin
Italian — diminutive of 'libro' (book).
Examples
- Da Ponte wrote the libretto for Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Così fan tutte.
Common mispronunciations
lih-BREE-tohlih-BRET-uh
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