Definitions for: Antiphonal


[n] bound collection of antiphons
[adj] relating to or resembling an antiphon
[adj] (religion) containing or using responses or antiphons recited or sung in alternation; "responsive reading"; "antiphonal liturgy"



Webster (1913) Definition: An*tiph"o*nal, a.
Of or pertaining to antiphony, or alternate singing; sung
alternately by a divided choir or opposite choirs. --Wheatly.
-- An*tiph"o*nal*ly, adv.


An*tiph"o*nal, n.
A book of antiphons or anthems.

Synonyms: antiphonary, antiphonary, responsive

See Also: church music, religious music

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