greek chorus

• Im antiken griechischen Theater eine Gruppe von Darstellern, die das Geschehen des Stücks kommentiert und oft die kollektive Stimme der Gesellschaft oder eine moralische Perspektive verkörpert. In der modernen Verwendung kann der Begriff jede Gruppe bezeichnen, die Kommentare abgibt oder eine einheitliche Meinung zu Ereignissen ausdrückt.

A group of performers in ancient Greek theater who comment on the action of a play, often representing the collective voice of society or moral perspective. In modern usage, it can refer to any group that provides commentary or expresses a unified opinion on events.

1. Theatrical deviceC1formal

   A group of performers in ancient Greek drama who comment on the action, express collective emotion, and provide background information.

   Griechischer Chor

   • The Greek chorus in 'Oedipus Rex' warns the king of his fate.
   • In ancient plays, the Greek chorus would sing and dance between scenes.
   • The role of the Greek chorus was to guide the audience's reaction.

2. Figurative useC1informal

   A group of people who repeatedly express the same opinion or reaction, often in a predictable or unified way.

   Griechischer Chor (im übertragenen Sinne)

   • The critics acted like a Greek chorus, all praising the same movie.
   • In the meeting, the team functioned as a Greek chorus, echoing the manager's ideas.
   • The media became a Greek chorus, repeating the same talking points.