Parodos

parodos

One of the two side entrances to an ancient theater between the seats and the stage; used principally by the chorus, but also by the public.

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Parodos 

(1) In the ancient Greek theater, an open passage to the orchestra between the amphitheater and the skene (the structure behind the orchestra). A chorus allegedly coming from Athens entered through the western parodos, located at the right of the audience; a chorus which had allegedly arrived from a foreign land entered through the eastern (left) parodos.

(2) In ancient Greek tragedy and Attic comedy, the first introductory passage recited or sung by the chorus. The singing or recitative alternated with declamation.