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Definition of Antiphonal
1. Noun. Bound collection of antiphons.
2. Adjective. Containing or using responses; alternating. "Antiphonal laughter"
3. Adjective. Relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony.
Definition of Antiphonal
1. a. Of or pertaining to antiphony, or alternate singing; sung alternately by a divided choir or opposite choirs.
2. n. A book of antiphons or anthems.
Definition of Antiphonal
1. Noun. A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner. ¹
2. Noun. An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner. ¹
3. Adjective. (music) Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Antiphonal
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