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antiphony

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an·tiph·o·ny  (n-tf-n)
n. pl. an·tiph·o·nies
1. Responsive or antiphonal singing or chanting.
2. A composition that is sung responsively; an antiphon.
3. A responsive or reciprocal interchange, as of ideas or opinions: "Sheridan's play shows both sides of the coin. He establishes an antiphony of cynicism and sentimentality" (Jonathan Miller).
antiphony [ænˈtɪfənɪ]
n pl -nies
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the antiphonal singing of a musical composition by two choirs
2. any musical or other sound effect that answers or echoes another
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.antiphony - alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts
music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
2.antiphony - a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
antiphon
church music, religious music - genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies
gradual - (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
Translations
antiphony [ænˈtɪfənɪ] N → canto m antifonal
antiphony
n (Eccl, Mus) → Antifon f


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