Greek Drama Study guide for Merry and anyone else who needs this...
Greek Drama Terms
Chorus: group of 12-15 men who sing and dance during the plays. They often represent the collective community, but not necessarily the poet’s thoughts.
Parodos: the first ode the chorus sings as it enters the orchestra
Stasimon: any choral ode sung subsequent to the parodos.
Dithyrambs: songs and hymns sung by large choruses. These ( Read more... )
Chorus: group of 12-15 men who sing and dance during the plays. They often represent the collective community, but not necessarily the poet’s thoughts.
Parodos: the first ode the chorus sings as it enters the orchestra
Stasimon: any choral ode sung subsequent to the parodos.
Dithyrambs: songs and hymns sung by large choruses. These ( Read more... )
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