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Which of the following is NOT an example of the tradition of music in the theatre?

A. Classic Greek tragedy that utilized singing and dance accompanied by flutes and other instruments
B. The twenty-five of thirty-eight of Shakespeare's plays that contain at least some singing
C. The musical masques (dance-dramas) that English dramatist Ben Jonson wrote for the court of King James I
D. The medieval Portuguese drama subgenre known as "musical tragedy"



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Final answer:

The medieval Portuguese drama subgenre 'musical tragedy' is not a part of the tradition of music in the theatre, unlike classic Greek tragedy, Shakespeare's plays with singing, and Ben Jonson's musical masques.


Explanation:

The medieval Portuguese drama subgenre known as 'musical tragedy' is NOT an example of the tradition of music in the theatre. This genre is not widely recognized within the historical context of musical theatre traditions.

On the other hand, examples such as classic Greek tragedy with singing and dance, Shakespeare's plays containing singing, and the musical masques by Ben Jonson for King James I are all significant instances of the tradition of music in theatre.


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