antiphony
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an·tiph·o·ny
(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).
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antiphony
(ænˈtɪfənɪ)n, pl -nies
1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) the antiphonal singing of a musical composition by two choirs
2. any musical or other sound effect that answers or echoes another
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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 parts music - 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 response church music, religious music - genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies gradual - (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass |
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antifona
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antiphony
n (Eccl, Mus) → Antifon f
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