ˈparəˌdäs noun
or par·o·dus -_dəs
( plural paro·doi -ˌdȯi ; or paro·di -ˌdī)
Etymology: Greek parodos entrance, passage, first choral passage in a drama, from para beside, beyond, past + hodos road, way, journey — more at para- , cede
1. : the first choral passage in an ancient Greek drama recited or sung as the chorus enters the orchestra — compare stasimon
2. : a passage in an ancient Greek theater between auditorium and skene by which spectators had access to the theater and actors might come and go during a play — see theater illustration