What is a lazzi?

a. A romantic aira sung by the leading leady
b. A standard bit of comedy from commedia dell’arte
c. A religious holiday for a Roman citizen
d. A pause or caesura in the action of a tragedy
e. The forestage of a Roman theatre


Answer: B

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