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Librettist

Definition:

A librettist is a person who writes the text, or libretto, for an opera or musical. They work closely with the composer to create the story, characters, and dialogue that form the basis of the production.

Examples:

1. Noun - Opera Librettist:

The famous Italian opera librettist, Lorenzo Da Ponte, collaborated with Mozart on several masterpieces including "Don Giovanni" and "The Marriage of Figaro."

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2. Noun - Musical Librettist:

Oscar Hammerstein II is known for his work as a musical librettist, co-writing famous shows like "The Sound of Music" and "South Pacific."

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3. Adjective - Popular Librettist:

Stephen Sondheim is one of the most popular and innovative librettists in musical theater history, with works such as "Sweeney Todd" and "Into the Woods."

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