antiphonary
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an·tiph·o·nar·y
(ăn-tĭf′ə-nĕr′ē)n. pl. an·tiph·o·nar·ies
A bound collection of antiphons, especially of the responsive choral parts of the Divine Office.
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antiphonary
(ænˈtɪfənərɪ)n, pl -naries
(Ecclesiastical Terms) Also called: antiphoner a bound collection of antiphons, esp for use in the divine office
adj
(Ecclesiastical Terms) of or relating to such a book
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an•tiph•o•nar•y
(ænˈtɪf əˌnɛr i)n., pl. -nar•ies.
a book of antiphons.
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Noun | 1. | antiphonary - bound collection of antiphons church music, religious music - genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies |
Adj. | 1. | antiphonary - relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony |
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