Associations to the word «Oratorio»

Wiktionary

ORATORIO, noun. (music) A musical composition on a religious theme; similar to opera but with no costume, scenery or acting.

Dictionary definition

ORATORIO, noun. A musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text.

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis