Antiphonal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ænˈtɪfənəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antiphonal is a noun meaning A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.
Meaning
A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.
More Meanings
- An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner.
- (music) Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.
Example Sentences
The antiphonal hymn was sung regularly at church.
[…] in the lengthened antiphonal dirge at the end […]
Word Forms
- antiphonals
Synonyms for antiphonal
Depending on context, synonyms include antiphoner, antiphonar, antiphonary, responsive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antiphonary, responsive, psalmody, carillons, antiphonar, antiphoner.
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