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epeisodion

American  
[ep-ahy-soh-dee-on] / ˌɛp aɪˈsoʊ diˌɒn /

noun

plural

epeisodia

  1. (in ancient Greek drama) an interlude or section alternating with the stasimon, especially in tragedy, varying in number from three to six and containing the main action of the drama.

Etymology

Origin of epeisodion

< Greek epeisódion; episode

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