Greek chorus

noun

1

: a chorus in a classical Greek play typically serving to formulate, express, and comment on the moral issue that is raised by the dramatic action or to express an emotion appropriate to each stage of the dramatic conflict

2

: a group of people who with persistence express especially similar views or feelings about a particular action or series of actions

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