Why did Roman opera use castrati and boys for the highest parts in performances instead of women?

What will be an ideal response?


women were not allowed to appear on stage in Rome or in the Papal States

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Hard bop was very prominent during the

a. 30's. b. 40's. c. 50's. d. 70's.

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In addition to low strings, what other instruments are playing in this excerpt?

a. French horns and harps b. violins and woodwinds c. woodwinds and harps d. violins and harps

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Which three segments of the U.S. music industry are the biggest, in terms of annual revenue?

a. Performance rights, licensed merchandise, and ringtones/ringbacks b. Recorded music, instruments/equipment, and concert tickets c. Pirate music sales, music publishing, and symphonic orchestras d. Synchronization rights, business music libraries, and nonprofit musical arts

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The production process is divided into two phases: production and nonproduction

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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