Das Libretto
Example: Das Libretto des Opernwerks erzählt eine spannende Geschichte.
Definition
"Das Libretto" is the text or script of an opera, including the dialogue and lyrics, that tells the story and guides the musical composition. It serves as the narrative foundation for the opera, providing the words sung or spoken by the performers.
Etymology
The word "das Libretto" comes from Italian, where it is the diminutive of "libro," meaning 'book.' It literally means 'little book,' reflecting its function as the small book containing the opera's text. Did you know? The term entered German and other languages through the popularity of Italian opera in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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