The Epeisodion is an element originating from the ancient Greek drama. Epeisodion is a dialog between two choruses. Thus, the epeisodion separates the choruses and interrupts them. The dialogue before the move of the chorus, on the other hand, is called prologos, the dialogue after the last choral member exodos.
term
The term is derived from ancient Greek (epeisodios) and can be translated into approximately with the addition or insertion. As a result, the translation of the word reveals what is at stake: namely, an insert [which was traditionally between the performances of the chorus].
Originally, the epeisodion was written in Trochaic tetrametes, but then changed to an insert, which was based on iambic trimetres. Furthermore, there is the origin of the act in the drama, because as an important importance was attached to the dialogue, a short-term insight emerged.
Brief overview: meaning, function and features
The Epeisodion comes from the ancient Greek drama and means a dialogue part, which was inserted between two choruses and separates the performances of the choir.
Originally, the parabase was followed by the first dialogue part. The parabase refers to the fact that the chorus falls from its role and turns to the audience.
At first there were usually three such interruptions. In the course of time, the number was increased and could grow to five or, in rare cases, even more.
