オラトリオ
Meanings
1
oratorio
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, typically on a religious theme, performed without staging or costumes.
from Italian
Handel's oratorio 'Messiah' is often performed at Christmas.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を作曲するto compose an oratorio
Handel composed a famous oratorio.
- 〈物〉を上演するto perform/stage an oratorio
An oratorio was performed at the church.