Question

which of the following correctly describe henry purcells dido and aeneas? describes dido and aeneas dido and aeneas live happily ever after. it is based on virgils aeneid. the work is sung in italian. the opera ends tragically. it was first performed at a girls school in london. does not describe dido and aeneas

Explanation:

Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas is an opera based on Virgil's Aeneid. It was first performed at a girls' school in London and has a tragic ending with Dido's death. It is sung in English, not Italian, and Dido and Aeneas do not live happily ever after.

Answer:

Describes Dido and Aeneas:

• It is based on Virgil's Aeneid.
• The opera ends tragically.
• It was first performed at a girls' school in London.

Does not describe Dido and Aeneas:

• Dido and Aeneas live happily ever after.
• The work is sung in Italian.