Aria da capo is a musical term that refers to a specific form or structure often found in Baroque music, particularly in oratorios. It consists of three sections: A-B-A. In this form, the initial section (A) is followed by a contrasting section (B), and then the initial section (A) is repeated again, often with some ornamentation or variation.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Oratorio highlight in A-B-A form. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.