Which of the following best describes this selection?
a) it begins with recitative for two voices, in essence a dialogue between two characters, that includes moments of aria-like passages for the two voices
b) it begins with an imitative vocal duet followed by extended recitative, all of which culminates in an imitative chorus
c) it begins with recitative and continues exclusively in that manner
d) it begins with an aria that thereafter progresses to a trio
a
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