  MUSICAL – singing (solo, duet, chorus), speech, costumes/scenery, band accompaniment, modern   OPERA – singing (recitative, aria, duet, chorus), NO SPEAKING, costumes/scenery, orchestral accompaniment, often in a foreign language, old(er)   CHORALE - a German hymn tune usually homophonic in texture written for SATB   PASSION – tells the story of the crucifixion from the GOSPEL, singing (recitative, aria, duet, chorus), NO SPEAKING, NO COSTUMES/SCENERY, orchestral accompaniment   ORATORIO – tells a story from the bible, singing (recitative, aria, duet, chorus), NO SPEAKING, NO COSTUMES/SCENERY, orchestral accompaniment (smaller group of players)   CANTATA – as oratorio but on a smaller scale
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