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oratorio

/ɔːrˈeɪtɔːriəʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does oratorio mean?

noun

A large musical composition, typically for solo voices and orchestra, based on a sacred or semi-sacred text, often with a dramatic or narrative element.

Example

"The oratorio was performed to a packed audience at the opera house."

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