odeion (ᾠδεῖον) (Q23821)
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(Greek; literally singing place). A small, roofed theater or recital hall that was used for entertainment such as performed music, poetry readi
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | odeion (ᾠδεῖον) | (Greek; literally singing place). A small, roofed theater or recital hall that was used for entertainment such as performed music, poetry readi |
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odeion (ᾠδεῖον) (English)
Greek literally singing place. A small roofed theater or recital hall that was used for entertainment such as performed music poetry readings debates or lectures. The prototype odeion was the Odeion of Pericles Odeon of Athens a mainly wooden building by the southern slope of the Acropolis of Athens. It was described by Plutarch as 'many-seated and many-columned' and may have been square though excavations have also suggested a different shape 208 x 62 feet. Greek oideion corresponds to Roman odeum."" (English)
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