antiphony

/ænˈtɪfəni/

Other forms: antiphonies

Definitions of antiphony

1. noun

   a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
   synonyms: antiphon

   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
2. noun

   alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts
   type of:

   music

   an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner