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Definitions of antiphony in various dictionaries:
noun - alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts
noun - a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
Responsive or antiphonal singing or chanting.
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| Antiphonal singing, playing, or chanting. |
| antiphonal singing, playing, or chanting. |
| alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts |
| a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response |
| Responsive or antiphonal singing or chanting. |
| A composition that is sung responsively an antiphon. |
| 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). |
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An Antiphon (Greek , "opposite" and "voice") is a short chant in Christian ritual, sung as a refrain. Antiphons are Psalm-texted. Their form was favored by St Ambrose and so they feature prominently in Ambrosian chant, but they occur widely in Gregorian chant as well. They may be used during Mass, for the Introit, the Offertory or the Communion. They may also be used in the Liturgy of the Hours, typically for Lauds or Vespers. * They should not be confused with Marian antiphons or processional antiphons. * A refrain is needed when a chant consists of alternating verses (usually sung by a cantor) and responds (usually sung by the congregation). * The looser term antiphony is generally used for any call and response style of singing, such as the kirtan or the sea shanty. Antiphonal music is that performed by two choirs in interaction, often singing alternate musical phrases. Antiphonal psalmody is the singing or musical playing of psalms by alternating groups of performers. The term antip |