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antiphon

UK
/ˈæntɪfən/
US
/ˈæntɪfən/

Translations

antiphonnoun
antiphons
pl
UK
/ˈæntɪfən/
US
/ˈæntɪfən/
The choir sang an antiphon during the service.
Хор исполнил антифон во время службы.
Synonyms
response
refrain
chant
call-and-response
echo
antiphonadjective
UK
/ˈæn.tɪ.fən/
US
/ˈæn.tɪ.fən/
Used attributively to describe something relating to an antiphon or antiphonal singing.

Definitions

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.
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