noun
- plural of oratorio; large-scale musical compositions for orchestra, choir, and soloists, typically on religious themes
Usage: classical music
Examples
- Handel’s oratorios are among the most celebrated works in classical music.
- The choir performed three different oratorios during the Easter season.
- Bach composed several oratorios that are still performed today.
- The music festival featured oratorios by both Baroque and Romantic composers.
- Students studied the structure and themes of famous oratorios in music history class.
- The cathedral’s acoustics were perfect for performing oratorios.
- Many oratorios tell biblical stories through music and song.