Parodos

πάροδος - parodos

Parodos means side passage, the passageway on either side of the skene or stage, between it and the rows of seats. The two parodoi are located on either side of the stage, between it and the theatron, or audience seating area. Because the Chorus made its first entrance into the orchestra through the Parados on the audience's right hand side, the entrance song or ode sung by the Chorus came to be known by this name.

At the end of the play when the Chorus leaves the Orchestra, that part of the play is called the Exodos [ἔξοδος] or departure. During the Exodos the Chorus sing and march out with the Exode (Exit Ode).


References

Parodos - Wikipedia

ἔξοδος - Wiktionary