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a wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch
keystone
a circular opening at the top of the dome
oculus
a wedge-shaped block used to form an arch or vault
voussoir
a Classical architectural order composed of columns with unfluted shafts and a pedestal base
Tuscan order
a curved architectural support element that spans an opening
round arch
an elevated platform
podium
a member of the poorer classes of ancient Rome
plebian
an upright structural support
pier
a courtyard surronded by a colonnaded walkway
peristyle courtyard
a land-owning aristocrat
patrician
an upright structural support
jamb
a traditional Roman house or villa
domus
a recessed panel in a ceiling or dome
coffer
the space inside an arch
bay
a rounded vault formed when a round arch is extended
barrel vault
a succession of arches
arcade
a type of drama whose basis is conflict; it often explores the physical and moral depths to which human life can descend
tragedy
literally "tent", originally a changing room for Greek actors that, over time, was transformed into a building, often two stories tall
skene
a comic play that was one of the three major forms of Greek drama
satyr play
a woodland deity part human and part goat and noted for its lasciviousness
satyr
the leading character in a play or literary work
protangonist
the "dancing space" on which ancient Greek plays were performed
orchestra
philosophically, the middle ground between any two extremes of behavior
golden mean
a broadly satirical comedy
farce
an amusing or lighthearted play designed to evoke laughter in an audience
comedy
one who represents an opposing will; an adversary or opponent
antagonist
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