Definition of "libretto" []

• The text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera. (noun)
• A book containing such a text. (noun)

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• ""Intermezzo," for which the composer wrote his own libretto, is a far more overtly autobiographical work than "A Quiet Place.""
• "The libretto is available here, while all the vocal tracks can be accessed for download through this shared folder."
• "The libretto is both obvious and at points outright silly."