satyr play
In ancient Greece, a genre of play featuring comedic dialogue and situations involving…In ancient Greece, a genre of play featuring comedic dialogue and situations involving a chorus of satyrs, and performed following a trilogy of tragedies.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)In ancient Greece, a genre of play featuring comedic dialogue and situations involving a chorus of satyrs, and performed following a trilogy of tragedies.
an ancient Greek burlesque with a chorus of satyrs
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From satyr + play.From satyr + play.
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Forms
plural: satyr plays| Singular | satyr play |
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Synonyms
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