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antiphon

/ˈæntɪfən/

Translations

antiphonnoun

antiphons

/ˈæntɪfən/

antienneLiturgie chrétienne.

The choir sang the antiphon beautifully before the congregation joined in the hymn.

Le chœur a chanté l’antienne magnifiquement avant que l’assemblée ne se joigne au cantique.

antienneMusique religieuse.

The antiphon was composed specifically for the Easter service, adding a solemn tone to the celebration.

L’antienne a été composée spécialement pour l’office de Pâques, ajoutant une tonalité solennelle à la célébration.

Synonyms

antiphonadjective

/ˈæn.tɪ.fən/

Used attributively to describe something relating to an antiphon or antiphonal singing.

antiphoniqueRelatif à l’antienne ou au chant responsorial.

The choir prepared an antiphon setting for the evening service.

Le chœur a préparé une mise en musique antiphonique pour l’office du soir.

antiphonnoun

A short sentence or verse that is sung or recited before or after a psalm or canticle in Christian liturgy.

The choir sang the antiphon beautifully before the congregation joined in the hymn.

A musical composition that is sung responsively as part of a religious service.

The antiphon was composed specifically for the Easter service, adding a solemn tone to the celebration.

antiphonadjective

Relating to or characteristic of an antiphon or antiphonal singing.

The choir prepared an antiphon setting for the evening service.