Meaning antiphony
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antiphony


1590s, from Greek antiphonos (see antiphon) + -y (1).
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antiphony


n. An anthem or other composition sung responsively.
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antiphony


(n) alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts(n) a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
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antiphony


Alternating sounding. In its original meaning it meant the singing of the successive verses of a psalm by alternating choruses.
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antiphony


a call and response style of singing.
Source: lossenderosstudio.com





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