The opera “Cavalleria Rusticana”, translated as “Rustic Chivalry”, is a story of love, hatred, and revenge amongst Sicilian peasants. In the intermezzo, Mascagni’s clever use of a serene tuneful melody to add suspense to the drama illustrates his talent as a master composer of operatic music. 歌劇〔鄉村騎士〕敘述一個愛恨交織的故事，發生在西西里一條村莊。馬斯卡尼巧妙地在高潮前加插這首旋律優美，安祥恬靜的間奏曲，充分表現出歌劇大師的風範。