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epeisodion

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

noun

(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.

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noun

epeisodia

plural

Etymology

Origin of epeisodion

< Greek epeisódion; see episode

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