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antiphon [ˈæntɪfən] n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service 2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a psalm, hymn, etc., chanted or sung in alternate parts 3. any response or answer [from Late Latin antiphōna sung responses, from Late Greek, plural of antiphōnon (something) responsive, from antiphōnos, from anti- + phōnē sound] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Angelo; the antiphon Regina Coeli which the Catholic church sings Then again there is Lysanias of Sphettus, who is the father of Aeschines--he is present; and also there is Antiphon of Cephisus, who is the father of Epigenes; and there are the brothers of several who have associated with me. |
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