noun
- In ancient Greek drama, the entrance song or choral passage sung by the chorus as it enters the stage for the first time.
Usage: classical/theatrical; plural of parodos; used in academic study of Greek theater
Examples
- The parodoi in Greek tragedies often introduced the chorus and set the tone for the play.
- Scholars analyze the parodoi to understand how playwrights engaged audiences at the beginning of performances.
- The chorus delivered the parodoi with elaborate choreography and musical accompaniment.
- In Aeschylus's works, the parodoi frequently contained important exposition about the plot.