Definitions

1. noun

The main antagonist in Richard Wagner’s opera ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’, a dwarf who possesses the magical ring.

“In Wagner’s opera, Alberich is a key figure who seeks to reclaim the stolen ring.”

2. proper noun

A character from Germanic mythology, often associated with the Nibelung and the magic ring.

“Alberich’s curse in Wagner’s opera has become a famous plot point in opera history.”