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antiphonal

noun

Meaning

  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.
  3. Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.

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Sources

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