1. plural of odeum; small theaters or concert halls in ancient Greece and Rome
Usage: classical architecture; historical

Examples

• The ancient city contained several odea for musical performances.
• Archaeologists discovered the remains of two odea near the main theater.
• These odea were smaller than the large amphitheaters used for dramatic performances.
• The odea typically had roofed structures to improve acoustics.
• Roman odea were often used for poetry recitations and musical contests.