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

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca