Definition of Oratario
Oratorio, a musical composition on a sacred theme, dramatic in form
and associated with orchestral accompaniments, but without scenic
accessories; it derives its name from the oratory of St. Philip Neri at
Rome, in which a composition of the kind was first performed, and was a
musical development of the miracle plays (q. v.).
- Wikipedia
Or`a*to"ri*o (?), n. [It., fr. L.
oratorius belonging to praying. See Orator, and cf.
Oratory.]
1. (Mus.) 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.
&fist; There are instances of secular and mythological subjects
treated in the form of the oratorios, and called oratorios by their
composers; as Haydn's "Seasons," Handel's "Semele," etc.
2. Performance or rendering of such a
composition.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- a musical composition on a religious theme; similar to opera but with no costume, scenery or acting
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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