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Definition of Antiphon
1. Noun. A verse or song to be chanted or sung in response.
Exact synonyms: Antiphony
Generic synonyms: Church Music, Religious Music
Specialized synonyms: Gradual
Derivative terms: Antiphonal, Antiphonal, Antiphonary
Generic synonyms: Church Music, Religious Music
Specialized synonyms: Gradual
Derivative terms: Antiphonal, Antiphonal, Antiphonary
Definition of Antiphon
1. n. A musical response; alternate singing or chanting. See Antiphony, and Antiphone.
Definition of Antiphon
1. Noun. A devotional piece of music sung responsively. ¹
2. Noun. A response or reply. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Antiphon
1. a psalm or hymn sung responsively [n -S]