Question
What is an oratorio?
• An aria within an opera
Sacred (Bible) text set to music
• An elaborate stage show
• A madrigal
• An aria within an opera
Sacred (Bible) text set to music
• An elaborate stage show
• A madrigal
Answers
GPT-4o mini
An oratorio is a sacred (Bible) text set to music. It is a large-scale musical work for orchestra, choir, and soloists, typically based on a religious theme and performed without staging, costumes, or acting, distinguishing it from opera.