1. By Iona Mayall

2. What is Passion? Passion is a type of oratorio dealing with the story of the Crucifixion as told by the four apostles (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). Text is in German and features chorales as well as recitatives, arias and choruses. Passion is a type of oratorio dealing with the story of the Crucifixion as told by the four apostles (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). Text is in German and features chorales as well as recitatives, arias and choruses. It is properly performed during Holy Week. It is properly performed during Holy Week. It covers the Passion of Jesus, the events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus, and emphasises his suffering. It covers the Passion of Jesus, the events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus, and emphasises his suffering.

3. Features of Passion Chorale-A German hymn tune. Written in four parts for soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Usually homophonic in texture. Chorale-A German hymn tune. Written in four parts for soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Usually homophonic in texture. Aria-A song in opera with an orchestra. Aria-A song in opera with an orchestra. Recitative-A type of vocal writing where music follows the rhythm of speech. Recitative-A type of vocal writing where music follows the rhythm of speech.

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