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Definitions for Oratorio
[1] an extended musical composition with a text more or less dramatic in character and usually based upon a religious theme, for solo voices, chorus, and orchestra, and performed without action, costume, or scenery.
[2] a dramatic but unstaged musical composition for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, based on a religious theme
Words related to Oratorio
chant, paean, ditty, psalm, descant, aria, laud, shout, lay, carol, ode, choral, lied, evensong, chorale, canticle, hallelujah, hosanna, alleluia
Words nearby Oratorio
orate fratres, oration, orator, oratorian, oratorical, oratorio, oratory, oratrix, orb, orb weaver, orbicular
Origin of Oratorio
1625–35; < Italian: small chapel < Late Latin ōrātōrium oratory2; so named from the musical services in the church of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Rome
Word origin for Oratorio
C18: from Italian, literally: oratory ², referring to the Church of the Oratory at Rome where musical services were held
Synonyms for Oratorio
chant, ditty, paean, psalm, aria, canticle, carol, choral, chorale, descant, evensong, hallelujah, hosanna, laud, lay, lied, ode, shout, alleluia, littany, song of praise, worship song