A member of an ancient Greek dramatic chorus who performed group dances and songs in theatrical productions.
From Ancient Greek chorós meaning 'dance' or 'group of dancers,' related to the verb choréueín 'to dance.' The word entered English through Latin and theatrical terminology, specifically referring to performers in classical Greek drama.
The ancient Greeks invented the chorus as a way to comment on the action and connect with audiences—kind of like the original Greek theater's version of a laugh track or narrator, helping explain what was happening on stage!
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