antiphony

an·tiph·o·ny

A0346100 (ăn-tĭf′ə-nē)n. pl. an·tiph·o·nies 1. Responsive or antiphonal singing or chanting.2. A composition that is sung responsively; an antiphon.3. A responsive or reciprocal interchange, as of ideas or opinions: "Sheridan's play shows both sides of the coin. He establishes an antiphony of cynicism and sentimentality" (Jonathan Miller).

antiphony

(ænˈtɪfənɪ) n, pl -nies1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the antiphonal singing of a musical composition by two choirs2. any musical or other sound effect that answers or echoes another

an•tiph•o•ny

(ænˈtɪf ə ni)

n., pl. -nies. alternate or responsive singing by a choir in two divisions. [1585–95] an•ti•phon•ic (ˌæn təˈfɒn ɪk) adj. an`ti•phon′i•cal•ly, adv.

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Noun	1.	antiphony - alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two partsmusic - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
	2.	antiphony - a verse or song to be chanted or sung in responseantiphonchurch music, religious music - genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremoniesgradual - (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

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