librettist

noun
UK: /lɪˈbret.ɪst/
US: /lɪˈbret.ɪst/

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

    1. The librettist worked with the composer on the lyrics.
    2. The talented librettist crafted a compelling story that enhanced the opera's emotional impact.

Synonyms

lyricist text writer

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "librettist" is /lɪˈbret.ɪst/ in British English and /lɪˈbret.ɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "librettist": lyricist, text writer.

Example usage of "librettist": "The librettist worked with the composer on the lyrics.". More examples on the page.