odeum

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Between the precinct and the theatre was a large gymnasium, which was in later times converted to other purposes, a small odeum being built in the middle of it.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various

There is something bizarre in the two colors, fierce and pale, in the two sizes, huge and comparatively small, that are united in the odeum.

From The Near East Dalmatia, Greece and Constantinople by Hichens, Robert (Robert Smythe)

Besides many temples, a theatre for music, called an odeum, was built, and Pericles introduced into the Panathenaic festival a contest in music held in this place.

From Greek Sculpture A collection of sixteen pictures of Greek marbles with introduction and interpretation by Hurll, Estelle M. (Estelle May)

In its general form and arrangements the odeum was very similar to the theatre.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

The odeum was much smaller than the theatre, and it was roofed over.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)