Opera is best described as a __________

a) drama sung from beginning to end
b) polyphonic choral work based on a sacred text
c) sacred liturgical work for wind instruments
d) a story told through dance and music alone


a

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What will be an ideal response?

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elaborate saltcellars as a ____ . a. source of trade b. status symbol c. ritual object d. weapon

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