antiphon

/ˈæntəˌfɑn/
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Other forms: antiphons

Definitions of antiphon
  1. noun
    a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
    synonyms: antiphony
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    types:
    gradual
    (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
    type of:
    church music, religious music
    genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies
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