Libretto (noun)

The text or lyrics of an opera or other musical work.

Origin:

The term 'libretto' comes from the italian word 'libretto', which means a little book.

Examples:

1. The libretto of the opera was based on a play by William Shakespeare.
2. The libretto was written in Italian, but the performance was in English.
3. The libretto was filled with humor and witty banter between the characters.
4. The libretto was an important component of the musical composition, giving voice to the composer's musical ideas.
5. The libretto was revised several times before the final version was performed on stage.