What was "the pit" in the auditorium arrangement of Italian opera houses towards the end of the Renaissance?
A. where the orchestra sat
B. the most expensive seats
C. the cheapest seats
D. seats that were less expensive than the boxes and more desirable than the gallery
Answer: D
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