Which of the following statements is not true?
A. An oratorio is a large-scale composition for chorus, vocal soloists, and orchestra, usually set to a narrative text.
B. Oratorio differs from opera in that it has no acting, scenery, or costumes.
C. Oratorios first appeared in England.
D. The first oratorios were based on stories from the Bible.
Answer: C
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