ˌstikəˈmithēə noun
also sti·chom·y·thy stə̇ˈkäməthē
( plural stichomythias also stichomythies )
Etymology: Greek stichomythia, from stichomythein to speak dialogue in alternate lines, from stichos row, line, verse + mythos tale, speech, myth — more at myth
: dialogue especially of altercation or dispute delivered in alternating lines (as in classical Greek drama)