Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
librettist
noun
/lɪˈbrɛtɪst/
Definition
A person who writes the text or words for an opera or other musical work.
Examples
- As a librettist, she collaborated closely with the composer to bring the opera to life.
- The famous librettist wrote multiple acclaimed operas throughout his career.
- Many consider the librettist’s work as equally important as that of the composer.
Meaning
The librettist is responsible for creating the storyline and lyrics that accompany the music in an operatic performance.
Synonyms
- textwriter
- wordsmith
- lyricist
