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Antiphony

Antiphony Meaning & Definition
Antiphony Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Antiphony?

[n] a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
[n] alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts

Synonyms | Synonyms for Antiphony: antiphon

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See Also | church music | gradual | music | religious music

Antiphony In Webster's Dictionary

\An*tiph"o*ny\, n.; pl. {Antiphonies}. [See {Antiphon}.] 1. A musical response; also, antiphonal chanting or signing. 2. An anthem or psalm sung alternately by a choir or congregation divided into two parts. Also figuratively. O! never more for me shall winds intone, With all your tops, a vast antiphony. --R. Browning.

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