an·tiph·o·nal ( n-t f  -nl)adj. 1. Relating to or resembling an antiphon. 2. Answering responsively, as in antiphony. 3. Occurring or responding in turns; alternating: "this curious antiphonal relationship between the two men" (Henry A. Kissinger). n. An antiphonary. an·tiph o·nal·ly adv. |
antiphonal [ænˈtɪfənəl]
adj
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) sung or recited in alternation
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) another word for antiphonary
antiphonally adv
antiphonal
a collection of antiphons, hymns, or psalms sung in alternating parts.
See also: Songs and Singing
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| Noun | 1. | antiphonal - bound collection of antiphons church music, religious music - genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies |
| Adj. | 1. | antiphonal - containing or using responses; alternating; "responsive reading"; "antiphonal laughter" |
| 2. | antiphonal - relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony |
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