About The Word Antiphony
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Antiphony
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Antiphony: 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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