librettist

[li-bret-ist]

noun

1. the writer of a libretto.

librettist

/ lɪˈbrɛtɪst /

noun

1. the author of a libretto

Word History and Origins

Origin of librettist¹

From the Italian word librettista, dating back to 1860–65. See libretto, -ist

Example Sentences

There are further Bernstein and librettist Steven Sondheim overseers to consider.

From Los Angeles Times

Mozart and his librettist, Lorenzo Da Ponte, meant to make us squirm as they uncover our insecurities and the faults in our materialistic facades.

From Los Angeles Times

"Fire Shut Up in My Bones," the work of jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard and writer-director Kasi Lemmons, was the first opera by a Black composer or librettist to reach the Met stage.

From Salon

From this kernel, Saariaho and her librettist, Finnish novelist Sofi Oksanen, developed the scenario, which has 13 singing or speaking roles: seven at the school and six at the wedding banquet.

From Seattle Times

“In this art form, we want to try to explore what something felt like,” the librettist says.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• artist 
• author 
• dramatist 
• lyricist 
• writer