Question

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the text to an opera is known as the:

a. lyrics.

b. sonnet.

c. poem.

d. libretto.

Explanation:

In the context of opera, the text (words) of an opera is specifically called a libretto. Lyrics are typically for songs (not operas in this specific terminology), a sonnet is a type of poem with a fixed structure, and a poem is a general term for a piece of written verse; none of these match the specific term for an opera's text as a libretto does.

Answer:

D. libretto.