Word Meaning

oratorio definition and meaning

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.
n. Performance or rendering of such a composition.

Crossword clues for oratorio

- Composition for voices and orchestra
- Dramatic unstaged musical composition
- Extended musical composition
- Musical work for orchestra and choirs
- Musical work usually on a sacred theme
- Religious choral work
- Religious musical piece