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Definition of Oratorio
1. Noun. A musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text.
Exact synonyms: Cantata
Generic synonyms: Classical, Classical Music, Serious Music
Specialized synonyms: Messiah
Generic synonyms: Classical, Classical Music, Serious Music
Specialized synonyms: Messiah
Definition of Oratorio
1. n. A more or less dramatic text or poem, founded on some Scripture nerrative, or great divine event, elaborately set to music, in recitative, arias, grand choruses, etc., to be sung with an orchestral accompaniment, but without action, scenery, or costume, although the oratorio grew out of the Mysteries and the Miracle and Passion plays, which were acted.
Definition of Oratorio
1. Noun. (music) A musical composition on a religious theme; similar to opera but with no costume, scenery or acting. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Oratorio
1. a type of musical composition [n -RIOS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oratorio
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