antiphonal

/ænˈtɪfənəl/
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Other forms: antiphonally; antiphonals

Definitions of antiphonal
  1. adjective
    containing or using responses; alternating
    “antiphonal laughter”
    synonyms: responsive
  2. adjective
    relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony
    synonyms: antiphonary
  3. noun
    bound collection of antiphons
    synonyms: antiphonary
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    type of:
    church music, religious music
    genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies
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