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Noun greek chorus has 1 sense
  1. chorus, Greek chorus - a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play
    --1 is a kind of company, troupe

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Greek Chorus

Description:

A Greek chorus refers to a group of performers in ancient Greek theater who would sing, dance, and comment on the events of a play. They provided narration, interpretation, and often represented the collective voice of the community. Today, the term "Greek chorus" is also used more broadly to describe a group or ensemble that comments on or reflects upon a particular situation or event.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

  1. The Greek chorus in the play added depth and emotion to the overall storytelling.
  2. Throughout the tragedy, the Greek chorus expressed the anguish and grief of the characters.
  3. The playwright incorporated a modern-day Greek chorus to provide social commentary in the play.

As a verb:

  1. The characters in the play would often pause and greek chorus would step forward to provide insight.
  2. The protesters acted as a Greek chorus, echoing their demands and concerns during the rally.
  3. His friends would frequently greek chorus his actions, offering their opinions and advice.

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