in classical Greek drama, a
group of costumed actors who commented upon, described or gave
insight into the
main action of a
play through dancing,
singing and recitation. Such drama with choruses grew out of
primitive religious rituals where groups of people would dress in
animal costumes and dance and sing to perform magic or tribal initiation
rites. In the sixth century B.C., these dramatic rituals were reorganized as
public performances and displayed in Greek festivals.