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antiphony

/ænˈtɪfəni/

Translations

antiphonynoun

antiphonies

/ænˈtɪfəni/

The choir performed an antiphony during the service.

Хор исполнил антифонию во время службы.

Synonyms

call and response

responsive singing

choral response

antiphonynoun

A responsive or alternating singing by a choir or congregation, often used in liturgical settings.

The church service featured an antiphony between the choir and the congregation, creating a harmonious and spiritual atmosphere.

A musical composition, section, or passage intended for antiphonal performance, typically involving two groups or voices responding alternately.

The Renaissance piece is an elaborate antiphony for two choirs positioned on opposite balconies.