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ORATORIO [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Singing
- Music
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- oratorio
1, record 1, English, oratorio
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A musical composition for voices and orchestra, telling a usually sacred story without costumes, scenery, or dramatic action. 2, record 1, English, - oratorio
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Chant
- Musique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oratorio
1, record 1, French, oratorio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La forme choisie [de la présentation] est celle de l'oratorio, soit un opéra dans sa plus simple expression : sans costumes d'époque, mise en scène, ni décors. 2, record 1, French, - oratorio
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teatro y Ópera
- Canto
- Música
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- oratorio
1, record 1, Spanish, oratorio
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-12-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- oratory
1, record 2, English, oratory
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small private chapel, either in a church or in a house. 2, record 2, English, - oratory
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Types de constructions
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- oratoire
1, record 2, French, oratoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite chapelle ou lieu de prière établi dans un domicile privé. 2, record 2, French, - oratoire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Oratoire [...] cette petite pièce est généralement réservée à l'usage d'une personne ou d'un petit nombre de personnes et est ouverte de façon que l'on puisse voir le maître-autel. 3, record 2, French, - oratoire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño arquitectónico
- Tipos de construcciones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- oratorio
1, record 2, Spanish, oratorio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recinto pequeño, en una casa particular o en un edificio público, en el que hay instalado un altar y puede celebrarse misa. 1, record 2, Spanish, - oratorio
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