libretto
noun/lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/
Frequency rank: #17,897 most common English word
Meaning
The text or script of an opera or other musical work, including lyrics and stage directions.
Example sentence
The composer worked closely with the poet who wrote the libretto for the new opera.
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