An oratorio is a large scale work without acting or stage design. It is usually based on a story from the Bible set to music for solo singers, chorus and orchestra. Oratorios often include recitatives, arias and choruses.
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Unaccompanied melody set to the Latin words of the Roman Catholic liturgy. Modal with no regular metre.
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A type of vocal writing where the music follows the rhythm of speech. A recitative is often followed by an aria.
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A work for solo piano, or solo instrument and piano, often in three or four movements. Here is in example of a violin sonata, that is, violin and piano.
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style of Afro-American popular music including elements of blues and gospel and conveying strong emotions.
