Where does “τραγωδία” come from?

τραγωδία (Pontic Greek) comes from Ancient Greek τραγῳδία, from Ancient Greek τραγῳδός, from Ancient Greek ἀοιδός, from Ancient Greek ἀείδω, from Proto-Hellenic awéidō — to sing.

τραγωδία (Pontic Greek): song

Definitions

song

Ancestry of “τραγωδία”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	τραγῳδία	a tragedy or heroic play; any grave, serious...
2	Ancient Greek	τραγῳδός	tragic performer
3	Ancient Greek	ἀοιδός	musical; singer, minstrel, bard; enchanter
4	Ancient Greek	ἀείδω	To sing, chant, praise; To make various noises:...
5	Proto-Hellenic	awéidō	to sing

Every word from Proto-Hellenic awéidō →Every word from Ancient Greek ἀείδω →Every word from Ancient Greek ἀοιδός →