noun
- in ancient Greek theater, the entrance song of the chorus or the passageway by which the chorus entered
Usage: theatrical; classical
Examples
- The parodos marked the formal beginning of the Greek tragedy.
- During the parodos, the chorus would sing while entering the orchestra.
- The actors used the parodos to make their entrance onto the stage.
- In Sophocles’ plays, the parodos often established the dramatic mood.
- The parodos served both as an architectural feature and a dramatic element.
- Students studied the function of the parodos in classical Greek drama.