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Amphitheater vs Odeon - What's the difference?

amphitheater | odeon |

As nouns the difference between amphitheater and odeon

is that amphitheater is (us) a semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind performers for an outdoor venue while odeon is odeon (music hall).

amphitheater

English

Alternative forms

* amphitheatre

Noun

(en noun)
  • (US) A semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind performers for an outdoor venue.
    • The symphony warmed up inside the amphitheater while the audience crowded around outside.
  • (historical) A completely circular outdoor arena; a classic European amphitheatre.

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    odeon

    English

    Alternative forms

    * odeion * odeum

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An ancient Greek or Roman building used for performances of music and poetry.
  • A modern theatre or concert hall.

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