Greek Chorus (Noun)
Meaning
A company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Greek chorus in the play provided a narrative voice that explained the background of the story and the motivations of the characters.
- In ancient Greek tragedy, the Greek chorus was a group of actors who sang and danced in unison to provide commentary on the action.
- The Greek chorus in the production of "Oedipus Rex" was dressed in traditional Greek costumes and sang in harmony to create a haunting effect.
- The director decided to use a Greek chorus to provide a modern twist on the classic play, having them comment on the action through social media posts.
- The Greek chorus in the play "Medea" sang a lament that foreshadowed the tragic events that were about to unfold.