The aria "News" from Nixon in China is an updated version of the strophic variation aria, a form used by Monteverdi in his opera Orfeo

What is the treble clef used for?

A. Relatively high pitches, such as those played by the pianist's right hand B. Relatively low pitches, such as those played by a pianist's left hand C. Middle range pitches, such as those played by the violas D. Drums and nonpitched percussion instruments

In the continuity system, a montage sequence usually

A. serves as a brief epilogue to the main narrative. B. uses eyeline matching to guarantee clear spatial relations among shots. C. generates suspense during a last-minute rescue situation. D. compresses a lengthy series of actions into a few moments.