What is the term that describes the idealized love a poet had for his lady?

Recitative is:

A) a section of an opera that generally contains dialogue to further the action B) a section of an opera that features syllabic setting of the text delivered in a rhythm approximating speech C) opera performed in a recital setting D) both a and b E) both b and c

Stephen Sondheim writes both music and lyrics.

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