re·spon·so·ry (r -sp n s -r )n. pl. re·spon·so·ries A chant or anthem recited or sung after a reading in a church service. [Middle English responsorie, from Late Latin resp  nsrium, from Latin respnsus, past participle of respondre, to respond; see respond.]re·spon·so ri·al (-sôr-l, -sr-) adj. |
responsory [rɪˈspɒnsərɪ]
n pl -ries
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity an anthem or chant consisting of versicles and responses and recited or sung after a lesson in a church service
[from Late Latin rēsponsōrium, from Latin rēspondēre to answer]
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