Identify the correct definition of "cavatina."

a. A slow aria that features parallel thirds that glide mainly in conjunct motion, alilting rhythm in compound meter, and a slow-moving chord progression

b. A musical motive, normally occurring in the orchestral part of an opera,which symbolizes a character or dramatic entity.
c. An entrance aria. d. A multi-sectional musical number at the beginning of the first act.


c

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