parodos

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek πάροδος (párodos, “entrance”), from παρα- (para-) +‎ ὁδός (hodós, “path, road”). === Noun === parodos (plural parodoi) A side entrance to an Ancient Greek theater, affording access to the stage or orchestra. The ode sung by the chorus as it enters the orchestra, typically following the play's prologue. ==== Usage notes ==== Not to be confused with parados. ==== Synonyms ==== (side entrance to theater): eisodos, parode, parodus