Lesson 4 Theater Vocabulary Year 1

Lesson 4 Crossword Vocab Study Cards

Dionysus

The Greek God of Theater

Hubris

Seen as a tragic flaw, this is also known as reckless pride in a character.

Skene

In Greek Theater, a permanent building at the back of the orchestra.

Amphitheater

Large outdoor performing area forming a semi-circle.

Proskenion

A framework located in front of the skene that supported a wide, shallow stage.

Dithyramb

A hymn sung and danced by 50 men to the Greek god of Theater.

Periaktoi

Type of stage set, where triangular shapes are used to create multiple.

Tableau

A silent and motionless depiction of a scene, often forming a picture.

Orchestra

The seats in an auditorium that are nearest the stage. In Greek theater, a semicircular stone pavement with an altar in the center, a group of musicians who play during a performance.

Chorus

A group of performers performing in unison (either as singers, dancers, or actors)