In what ways does the aria "at the sight of this" reflect characteristics of minimalism

The aria "at the sight of this" reflect characteristics of minimalism because of its employment of repettive patterns, and the reiteration of musical phrases.

Explanation:

First of all, an aria is a self-contained piece of one voice. It can be accompanied by an instrumental or orchestral accompaniment or not. In our case, it is accompanied by orchestral instruments. However, that is not the fact that makes it minimalist. But the repetitive composition the voices and the instrument follow.