parodos (Q23826)
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(Greek; pl. parodoi: literally side road). Side entrance into the orchestra of a Greek theater (one on each side) between the audience seating
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | parodos | (Greek; pl. parodoi: literally side road). Side entrance into the orchestra of a Greek theater (one on each side) between the audience seating |
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parodos (English)
Greek pl. parodoi literally side road. Side entrance into the orchestra of a Greek theater one on each side between the audience seating koilon and the scene building skēnē primary entrance/exit for the chorus. Also used by audience for entrance and exit from theatre also an ode sung by the chorus as it first enters the orchestra. May also be used to describe the arched entrance through which the chorus entered. Alternate name eisodos."" (English)
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