Greek Drama Terms: Exploring the Chorus and Ode

1. Greek Drama Terms

2. Chorus- homogeneous, non-individualized group of performers in the plays of classical Greece, who comment with a collective voice on the dramatic action. Choragus- sponsor or patron of a play in classical Greece. Often this sponsor was honored by serving as the leader of the chorus. Ode- a lyric poem in the form of an address to a particular subject, often elevated in style or manner and written in varied or irregular meter. prologue- separate introductory section of a literary or musical work strophe- The first section of an ancient Greek choral ode or of one division of it antistrophe- The second section of an ancient Greek choral ode or of one division of it epode- the third part of a triadic Greek ode following the strophe and the antistrophe pean- a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity) exodus- The last piece of a Greek tragedy, an episode occurring after the last choral ode and ended by the ceremonial exit of all the actors.