supertitle

American

[soo-per-tahyt-l] / ˈsu pərˌtaɪt l /

noun

(especially in opera production) a translation of a segment of the libretto or other text or sometimes a brief summary of the plot projected onto a screen above the stage during a performance.

verb (used with object)

supertitled, supertitling

to provide supertitles for.

Etymology

Origin of supertitle

super- + title

Example Sentences

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Most of the performances were done without supertitles.

From The Wall Street Journal

English supertitles, spotlighting Harnick’s unmatched skill, were projected prominently behind the orchestra.

From Los Angeles Times

He hung elegant, transparent grayish fabric drapes on which modest scenic projections occasionally appeared along with supertitles.

From Los Angeles Times

The work, sung in English with Chinese supertitles, ran in Shanghai through Nov. 20.

From Reuters

The fundamental frustration of François Girard’s immaculately handsome production is the placement of the supertitles.

From New York Times

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