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LIBRETTO

the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater

The meaning of the word libretto is the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater.

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delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
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transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
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