Cantata n. : A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; originally, a composition for a single noise, consisting of both recitative and melody.

Example:
where could I find a Christmas Cantata ?

Taxonomy
cantata, solo cantata, oratorio, free encyclopedia, music, arias, church cantatas, the church, chorus, unity, the Italian, the rise, recitative, church music, church service, chorale, large scale, climax.

Defination from the web:
cantata (literally 'sung', derived from the Italian word 'cantare') is a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment and often containing more than one movement. ... With the rise of the da capo aria, the cantata became a group of two or three arias joined by recitative. ...