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oratorio

/ˌɑrəˈtɔrioʊ/

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1 · noun

a long musical work for voices and orchestra

清唱剧

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The choir rehearsed a new oratorio for the spring concert.
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合唱团正在为春季音乐会排练一部新的清唱剧。
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Pronunciation: /ˌɑrəˈtɔrioʊ/

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