noh chorus
Refers to the seated chorus in noh theatre that sings or chants alongside the main performers. A domain-specific term.
When the noh chorus began to chant, the atmosphere on stage changed completely.
noh chorus seating area; side stage (noh)
Compound of 地 (ji, 'ground' or 'base') and 謡 (utai, 'chanting' or 'noh singing'), referring to the chorus that provides the musical foundation in noh.