Definition

A person who writes the text for an opera or other musical work.

Example

The famous composer collaborated with a talented librettist to create a new opera.

Conversation

Did you know that the librettist for that new opera is really famous?

No, I had no idea! What's their name?

I think it's someone who has written a lot of successful pieces before.

That's awesome! I love when a talented librettist brings a story to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Librettist** → It is formed from "libretto" (from Italian *libretto*, meaning a little book or text) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). A librettist is a person who writes the text for an opera or other musical work, essentially creating the little book that accompanies the music.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'little book' ('libretto') that contains the words for a musical piece, and remember that a librettist is the person who writes that book.

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