Q: Who is credited with describing the ascending seats in ancient theaters and recommending bronze vessels for resonation with desirable notes?

A Galileo Galilei
B Abū Rayhān al-Bīrūnī
C Marin Mersenne
D Pythagoras

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Pythagoras is credited with describing the ascending seats in ancient theaters as a means to prevent sound deterioration. He also recommended the use of bronze vessels of appropriate sizes in theaters to resonate with the more desirable and harmonious notes.

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