During which historical period did operas develop? a.) classical period b.) renaissance c.) baroque period d.) romantic

The correct answer is C) Baroque period.

Opera developed in the Baroque period.

The leading role of music in the play is what characterized this new genre in the Baroque period, in Italy. Opera relates stories through music and singing. In Opera, singers sing in Arias and Recitative form. Opera stories are dramas. The first piece of work considered Opera was "Dafne" by Italian author, Jacopo Peri in the 16th century. From then on, other important authors in Europe follow. English Henry Purcell, German Heinrich Schutz, and French Jean-Baptiste Lully.