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

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