Musicologist: Many critics complain of the disproportion between text and music in Handels da capo arias. These texts are generally quite short and often repeated well beyond what is needed for literal understanding. Yet such criticism is refuted by noting that repetition serves a vital function: it frees the audience to focus on the music itself, which can speak to audiences whatever their language.
Which one of the following sentences best expresses the main point of the musicologists reasoning?
(A) Handels da capo arias contain a disproportionate amount of music.
(B) Handels da capo arias are superior to most in their accessibility to diverse audiences.
(C) At least one frequent criticism of Handels da capo arias is undeserved.
(D) At least some of Handels da capo arias contain unnecessary repetitions.
(E) Most criticism of Handels da capo arias is unwarranted.
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Which one of the following sentences best expresses the main point of the musicologists reasoning?
(A) Handels da capo arias contain a disproportionate amount of music.
(B) Handels da capo arias are superior to most in their accessibility to diverse audiences.
(C) At least one frequent criticism of Handels da capo arias is undeserved.
(D) At least some of Handels da capo arias contain unnecessary repetitions.
(E) Most criticism of Handels da capo arias is unwarranted.
Source: LSAT