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Meaning of antiphonal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

antiphonal

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noun

Definitions

  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.

adjective

Definitions

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

    Example: The antiphonal hymn was sung regularly at church.