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Oratorio
see synonyms of oratorioNoun
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Oratorio
see synonyms of oratorionoun plural -rios
a dramatic but unstaged musical composition for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, based on a religious theme
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Oratorio
see synonyms of oratorio nounWord forms: plural ˌoraˈtoriˌos
a long, dramatic musical composition, usually on a religious theme, consisting of
arias, recitatives, choruses, etc. sung to orchestral accompaniment but without stage action, scenery, or costumes
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Oratorio
see synonyms of oratorion. pl. or·a·to·ri·os
A musical composition for voices and orchestra, telling a usually sacred story without costumes, scenery, or dramatic action.
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