Textdichter

lyricist; writer of lyrics or a libretto

noun TEKST-dikh-ter Rare

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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