odeon

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative forms

• odeion
• odeum

[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek ᾠδεῖον (ōideion), from ᾠδή (ōidē), “‘song’”).

[edit] Noun

odeon (plural odeons)

1. An ancient Greek or Roman building used for performances of music and poetry.
2. A modern theatre or concert hall.