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In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus while turning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, the strain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Also sometimes used of a stanza…

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  1. n. In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus while turning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, the strain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Also sometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the Note under Antistrophe.
  2. n. one section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama
  3. In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus while turning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, the strain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Also sometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the Note under Antistrophe.
  4. In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus whileturning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, thestrain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Alsosometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the Note underAntistrophe.
  5. n:100 n. one section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama