antiphon
AN-ti-fone
[ Greek ]
Definition
1. A Catholic liturgical chant with a prose text associated with psalmody sung by two choirs in alternation. It is usually a response or refrain to a psalm or canticle verses.
2. The response made by one part of the choir to another, or one by the congregation to the priest in a Catholic service; also, alternate singing.
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Last Updated: 2013-02-14 18:49:33