oratorio

Meanings

Plural: oratorios

Noun

a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text
A musical composition, often based on a religious theme; similar to opera but with no costume, scenery or acting.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

cantata

Scrabble Score: 8

oratorio is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
oratorio is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 8

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