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Greek Theatre Terms

Use with Teachers Pay Teachers product: A Brief History of Greek Theatre

TermDefinition
Acoustics The quality of sound in a room or building
Greek Actor 1. Civic Duty 2. Experienced speakers 3. Respected and exempt from military duty 4. Only men
Athens Birthplace of theatre
Chiton A long flowing robe in symbolic colors
Comedy 1. Light-hearted and funny 2. Happy ending 3. Told stories of everyday life
Competitions An event or contest
Costumes Articles of clothing that represents a character
Dionysus Greek god of wine
Drama A play for theatre, radio or television
Festivals celebrations
Gods Deities
Greece A country in the southern part of the Balkan peninsula. Known for grapes and olive oil
Heroes A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, and/or noble qualities
King A male monarch; nobility
Masks An item worn to exaggerate expressions, represents different characters, distinguish age and/or personality
Morals Standards of behavior
Olympus A mountain in Greece where the Greek gods live
Orchestra The circular space used by the chorus in front of the proscenium in a Greek theater
Parodos A side entrance of a Greek theater
Satire Type of Greek theatre that poked fun of real people and events; could sway public opinion
Skene A hut used to change masks and costumes; background
Theatron The seating area of an ancient Greek, Roman, or Byzantine theater
Thespian Fancy word for "actor"
Thespis First actor of Greek drama; the inventor of tragedy
Tragedy A type of theatre inspired by Greek mythology/Greek Religion. Serious and dealt with moral and tragic dilemmas. Sad ending
Zeus King of the gods that live on Mount Olympus; Sky and thunder god of ancient Greek religion
Theater The building where a performance takes place
Theatre The art form; the dramatic performance
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