noun
- Plural of chorагus; leaders or directors of a chorus, especially in ancient Greek drama.
Usage: archaic; historical; chiefly used in classical studies
Examples
- In ancient Greek theater, the choraguses were wealthy citizens who funded and directed the chorus.
- The choraguses played a crucial role in organizing the musical and choreographic elements of dramatic performances.
- Scholars study the roles of choraguses to understand how classical drama was structured and produced.