oratorio

noun

oratorio

noun

/ɔɹə'to:ɹeoʋ/

Etymology Borrowed from Italian oratorio (“oratorical”), from Latin ōrātōrius. Doublet of oratory.

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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A musical composition, often based on a religious theme; similar to opera but with no costume, scenery or acting.

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