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Definition of Antiphony
1. Noun. Alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts.
2. Noun. A verse or song to be chanted or sung in response.
Generic synonyms: Church Music, Religious Music
Specialized synonyms: Gradual
Derivative terms: Antiphonal, Antiphonal, Antiphonary
Definition of Antiphony
1. n. A musical response; also, antiphonal chanting or signing.
Definition of Antiphony
1. Noun. (music) alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts; a piece sung or chanted in this manner ¹
2. Noun. alternate, or responsive ideas or opinions; juxtaposition ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Antiphony
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Antiphony
Literary usage of Antiphony
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The First Century of Christianity by Homersham Cox (1886)
"2 The practice of antiphony was as old as the time of Nehemiah, and probably much
older. He states that at the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem after ..."
2. City Temple Sermons by Reginald John Campbell (1903)
"XVII THE antiphony OF PENITENCE The son said: Father, I have sinned against
heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. ..."
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