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剧本, 歌剧文本
the text of a musical play, an opera, or other extended vocal works
A libretto is the text or script of an opera, operetta, or musical. It includes all the words that are sung or spoken during the performance, including the dialogue, lyrics, and stage directions. The libretto is written by a librettist, who collaborates with the composer to create the story and structure of the musical work. It provides the narrative framework and helps guide the music, ensuring that the story is conveyed effectively through both words and music.
- The composer and the librettist worked closely together to ensure the libretto perfectly complemented the music in the opera.
作曲家和歌词作者密切合作，确保歌词完美地补充了歌剧中的音乐。
- She spent months translating the libretto from Italian to English, capturing both the original meaning and the poetic quality of the text.
她花了几个月的时间将剧本从意大利语翻译成英语，既捕捉了原文的意思，又保留了文本的诗意质量。
- The opera's success was largely due to its compelling libretto, which told a dramatic and emotionally resonant story.
歌剧的成功很大程度上归功于其引人入胜的剧本，讲述了一个戏剧性和情感共鸣的故事。
- As a fan of musical theatre, he enjoyed reading the libretto before attending the performance to better understand the plot and characters.
作为音乐剧的粉丝，他喜欢在观看演出前阅读剧本，以更好地理解情节和角色。
- The libretto of the new opera was praised for its lyrical beauty and its ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet powerful language.
新歌剧的剧本因其抒情的美和通过简单而有力的语言传达复杂情感的能力而受到赞扬。