stage left on a noh stage, in front of the chorus
Rare technical term in noh theater, referring to the area stage left in front of the chorus (地謡). The cross-reference 地謡前 is a more common term for the same location.
See also: 地謡前
On a noh stage, 地謡座前 refers to the area directly in front of the chorus.
地謡前 is a more common term for the same location; 地謡座前 is a rare variant with the same meaning.
Compound of 地謡 (jiutai, 'noh chorus') + 座 (za, 'seat') + 前 (mae, 'front'), literally 'in front of the chorus seating area'.