Question

This refers to the extended musical setting of sacred music?

Answer 1

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Chorale refers to the extended musical setting of sacred music.

Answer 2

Oratorio is an extended musical setting of sacred music

• Oratorio is usually non-liturgical, text.
• The forms and styles of Oratorio are much similar to the Opera.
• There will not be any scenery, costumes, or action in the normal manner of performance.
• Oratorio is a large musical composition.
• It includes orchestra, choir, and soloists.
• It is a musical composition on a sacred or non-sacred subject.
• Its text is usually based on scripture.
• The narration is necessary to move from scene to scene and is sung by recitatives by various voices.
• The basic dramatical method is used in all oratorios even if they are produced with dramatical action or not.
• Both church and concert halls is appropriate to perform Oratorio
• 'Hallelujah Chorus' is an example of Oratorio.
• It is taken from the work of 'Messiah'.
• The religious topics and simple staging are the hallmarks of Oratorio.