antiphony
n.
responsive singing of a hymn, responsive chanting; antiphon, responsive song
Antiphon
antiphony
Noun
1. alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts
(hypernym) music
2. a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
(synonym) antiphon
(hypernym) religious music, church music
(hyponym) gradual
Antiphony
(n.)
An anthem or psalm sung alternately by a choir or congregation divided into two parts. Also figuratively.
(n.)
A musical response; also, antiphonal chanting or signing.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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