Euthycomic

/ˌjuːθɪˈkɒmɪk/ adjective

Definition

In ancient Greek theater, relating to a chorus that is properly arranged, well-ordered, and harmoniously presented.

Etymology

From eu- 'well' plus choros 'chorus,' with -mic ending from -mikos. Ancient Greek theater critics used this term to praise choreography and ensemble work in dramatic productions.

Kelly Says

If you think dance and theater critics today use fancy vocabulary, ancient Greeks had 'euthycomic' to describe a perfectly synchronized chorus—they cared enough about synchronized movement to give it its own technical term!

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