Which word comes from a Greek expression meaning 'goat-song'?
Correct answer: C. Tragedy
- A. Harmony
- B. Poetry
- C. Tragedy
- D. None of these
Explanation
Tragedy comes from the Greek tragōidia, meaning “goat-song,” probably referring to a song connected with a goat sacrifice or a goat prize. Poetry is a broader category, not the specific word with this etymology.
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