Definitions for: Antiphony

[n] a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
[n] alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts

Webster (1913) Definition: An*tiph"o*ny, n.; pl. Antiphonies. [See
Antiphon.]
1. A musical response; also, antiphonal chanting or signing.

2. An anthem or psalm sung alternately by a choir or
congregation divided into two parts. Also figuratively.

O! never more for me shall winds intone, With all
your tops, a vast antiphony. --R. Browning.

Synonyms: antiphon

See Also: church music, gradual, music, religious music

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