In Verdi's opera, the orchestra supports the virtuosity of the voice. In Wagner's opera, the
a. voice and orchestra work as a single unit to serve the drama.
b. orchestral virtuosity overpowers the voice.
c. voices sing a cappella, with no instruments for most of the opera.
d. voices need no support because of their volume.
A
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