Listen to the excerpt:What is atypical about this composition as related to its form?
A. It is based upon verses from the Bible, but has no narrator, characters, or plot.
B. It is an opera, but is sung in English rather than Italian.
C. It is scored for a quartet of voices with organ accompaniment.
D. It requires costuming and scenery to make its lyrics understood.
Answer: A
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