Usage Note
Textdichter is the person who writes the words for a song, musical, or opera — the lyricist or librettist. In German tradition Textdichter is used for popular song and operetta; Librettist for serious opera.
Examples
"Der Textdichter und der Komponist arbeiteten jahrelang zusammen."
Natural Translation
The lyricist and the composer worked together for years.
Literal Translation
The text-poet and the composer worked together for years.
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