parodos

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πάροδος (párodos, “entrance”), from παρα- (para-) +‎ ὁδός (hodós, “path, road”).

Noun

parodos (plural parodoi)

  1. A side entrance to an Ancient Greek theater, affording access to the stage or orchestra.
  2. The ode sung by the chorus as it enters the orchestra, typically following the play's prologue.

Usage notes

Synonyms

  • (side entrance to theater): eisodos, parode, parodus
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