The Ten Books on Architecture, 5.6.4

Vitruvius  translated by Joseph Gwilt

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Of the Portico and Other Parts of the Theatre

4The roof of the portico, which is on the last step, should be on a level with the top of the scene; by which arrangement the voice will extend and be distinct to those on the upper seats and roof. For if it be not equally high, where that height is deficient, the voice, first striking thereon, will be stopped.

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