Opera refers to an impressive art form, which is originated in Europe, in which the content being shown to the audience is emotional as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is all the way through the lyrics. On contrary, music plays fewer roles in musical theater but an actor 's dramatic performance is primary. It uses the primary elements like scenery, costumes and acting to present, but, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are convy by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.
1. In the reading it is pointed out that opera ----.
A) Has developed under the influence of musical theater B) is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra C) is not a high-budget production D) is often performed in Europe E) is the most complex of all the performing arts
2. One can know from the reading that ----.
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It is confirmed in the reading that ----.
A) acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theater B) many people find musical theater more captivating than opera C) music in musical theater is not as important as it is in opera D) an opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir E) opera doesn 't have any properties in common with musical