Musicologist: Many critics complain of the disproportion between text and music in Handel' s 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 musicologist's reasoning? ["At least one frequent criticism of Handel's da capo arias is undeserved.", "Handel's da capo arias are superior to most in their accessibility to diverse audiences.", "Most criticism of Handel's da capo arias is unwarranted.", "Handel's da capo arias contain a disproportionate amount of music."]