oratorio

Plural: oratorios

Noun

A large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists.
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.

Examples

Her Words With Friends play of ORATORIO felt like a symphonic masterpiece on the board.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

cantata

Scrabble Score: 8

oratorio: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
oratorio: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oratorio: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

oratorio: valid Words With Friends Word