English Explanatory Dictionary

antiphonal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.
  2. An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner.
adj
  1. Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.

Pronunciation

/ænˈtɪfənəl/ en-us-antiphonal.ogg

Word forms

antiphonal antiphonals

Synonyms

antiphoner antiphonar antiphonary

Derived words

antiphonally
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