"Choephori" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Choephori" Meaning

Choephori is a Greek word, plural of "choeophoros", which means "bearers of the funeral couch" or "pallbearers". In ancient Greek tragedy, Choephori refers to the second play in the trilogy of Sophocles' Electra, following Electra and preceding Orestes.

"Choephori" Examples

Definition:

Choreaphoros (Greek: χορηφόρος) or chœurue (French: choréophone) is a term used in Greek tragedy to describe the laying down of the sacred vessels, the "fretted instruments" of the chorus, usually at the end of the performance.

Examples:

1. In the production of Greek tragedy, the choreaphoros was responsible for carefully laying down the sacred vessels.

2. During the intermission of the play, the choreaphoros made sure to secure the fretted instruments of the chorus.

3. As the play came to a close, the choreaphoros supervised the proper placement of the sacred vessels in their designated area.

4. In the official recordings, the choreaphoros was meticulous about setting up the fretted instruments for each performance.

5. The choreaphoros ensured that all of the sacred vessels were properly cleaned and stored before the next production.