antiphony

UK
/ænˈtɪfəni/
US
/ænˈtɪfəni/

Traduzioni

antiphonynoun
antiphonies
pl
UK
/ænˈtɪfəni/
US
/ænˈtɪfəni/
The choir performed an antiphony during the service.
Хор исполнил антифонию во время службы.
Sinonimi
call and response
responsive singing
choral response

Definizioni

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.