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Why were castrati used in baroque music?

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because in some regions it was not appropriate for woman to sing in public, and it was easier for the audience to understand the words when they are sung by a group.
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Because in some regions it was not appropriate for women to sing in public. ... it is easier for the audience to understand the words when they are sung by a group. Greek legends or Roman history were usually used as stories upon which to base baroque operas.

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