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Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

Q. It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.


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Has developed under the influence of musical theater
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Is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra
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Is not a high-budget production
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Is often performed in Europe
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Is the most complex of all the performing arts
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