This work possesses an interesting extra-musical association. Which of the following best conveys that association?
a) the text forms an acrostic: the first letter of each line of text spells out the name of the Duke of Ferrara
b) the text forms an acrostic: the first letter of each line of the text spells out the name of the woman who has caused such anguish, Jaqueline d'Aquevile
c) the text forms an acrostic: the first letter of each line of text spells out the name of the Medici family in Florence
d) the text forms an acrostic: the first letter of each line of text spells out the name of Emperor Maximilian
Question 2
This selection relates best to which of the following traditions or musical genres?
a) opera seria
b) bel canto
c) opera comiqu
d) music drama