I. Lit., of or belonging to the thymele or to the orchestra; hence, subst.: thy-mĕlĭci , ōrum, m., theatrical musicians (opp. scaenici, actors), Vitr. 5, 8; Dig. 3, 2, 4 init.—
II. Transf., in gen., = scaenicus, of or belonging to the theatre: “choragium,” App. Mag. p. 282: Thymelica obscenitas, Aug. Civ. Dei, 6, 7 fin. — Substt.
2. thymĕlĭca , ae, f., an actress, Cod. Th. 15, 7, 5.