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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__________ erased the line between literature and journalism, producing works that tersely represent simple acts, employ sparse dialogue, and understate emotion

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Films such as Run, Lola, Run by Tom Tykwer and Peter Howitt's Sliding Door distort story time by providing alternative futures to the viewer.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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