Wagner's melodic style had each of the following characteristics except

A. he wrote a kind of endless melody, sometimes almost speech-like.
B. to enhance the effect of continuous music, he avoided cadences.
C. his melodies had a style all their own.
D. he included separate pieces, such as arias and ballets, in his operas.

Answer: D

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