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epeisodion

[ ep-ahy-soh-dee-on ]

noun

, plural ep·ei·so·di·a [ep-ahy-, soh, -dee-, uh].
  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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of epeisodion1

< Greek epeisódion; episode

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