ASPECTS OF THE VOCAL-SYMPHONIC GENRE

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vocal-symphonic, oratorio, cantata, subgenre

Abstract

The vocal-symphonic genre is expressed by employing an apparatus that includes the orchestra, the choir and the soloists. It is to be found in several instances: the musical theatre – opera; without means of theatrical expression – oratorio, and cantata. The borderline between oratorio and cantata is placed in embracing lyrical and epical aspects – in the case of the cantata – or dramatic – in the case of the oratorio. The oratorio is divided in two categories according to the text: the secular and religious oratorio. The religious oratorio has several subgenres given by the use of a pre-established text: Requiem, Mass, Passion, Te Deum, Stabat Mater, and others.

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Published

2011-06-30

How to Cite

GHIŞA, L. (2011). ASPECTS OF THE VOCAL-SYMPHONIC GENRE. Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Musica, 56(1), 23–31. Retrieved from https://studia.reviste.ubbcluj.ro/index.php/subbmusica/article/view/8894

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