Oratorios

Question 1

Describe what an oratorio is made up of

Answer 1

1. Choruses (for choir to sing)
2. Arias (solos for vocal soloists)
3. Recitative (soloist sings about the action of the story)

Question 2

Name 4 types of texture

Answer 2

Homophonic - several parts changing at the same time (chordal)
Polyphonic - several parts moving independently (contrapuntal)
Monophonic - single line
Melody + accompaniment