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What does the term orchestra mean in Greek theatre terminology?
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∙ 16y ago
the orchestra was the main part of the stage where the chorus was located at. The word orchestra was derived from the word orcheisthai. Literally translated, it means the dancing place. The orchestra was in front of the skene and was at the center of the theatre. The orchestra was the space between the audience and the stage; primary chorus performance space in Greek theatre
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This was standard in Greek theater. The Romans did not use the chorus in their theater so they had no orchestra pits and the area was taken over by seating.No, as the Romans did not use the chorus in their plays. Remember the difference between the ancient meaning of the word "orchestra" and today's meaning.Today we say orchestra, and mean a group of musical instruments. In our theatres the orchestra is located in a lowered area (the pit) before a stage. In ancient times and orchestra was an area in front of the stage where the chorus stood and danced, sang or recited. This was standard in Greek theater. The Romans did not use the chorus in their theater so they had no orchestra pits and the area was taken over by seating.No, as the Romans did not use the chorus in their plays. Remember the difference between the ancient meaning of the word "orchestra" and today's meaning.Today we say orchestra, and mean a group of musical instruments. 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