Plural of epeisodion; in classical Greek drama, the episodes or scenes between choral odes that advance the plot.
From Greek 'epeisos' (coming in addition) + '-odia' (plural). The term appears in ancient dramatic theory to structure the segments of Greek tragedy and comedy.
Ancient Greek plays were like musicals with built-in intermissions—the epeisodia were the dialogue scenes sandwiched between elaborate choral songs that cost serious money to produce!
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