Antiphon
Word | ANTIPHON |
Character | 8 |
Hyphenation | an ti phon |
Pronunciations | /ˈæntɪfən/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Antiphon"
What do we mean by antiphon?
A devotional composition sung responsively as part of a liturgy. noun
A short liturgical text chanted or sung responsively preceding or following a psalm, psalm verse, or canticle. noun
Such a text formerly used as a response but now rendered independently. noun
A response; a reply. noun
A psalm, hymn, or prayer sung responsively or by alternation of two choirs, as in the English cathedral service. noun
In the liturgy or mass of both the Eastern and Western churches, as well as in the day-hours and other offices, a series of verses from the Psalms or other parts of Scripture, either in their original sequence or combined from various passages, sung as a prelude or conclusion to some part of the service. noun
A scriptural passage or original composition sung as an independent part of the service, and set to more elaborate music; an anthem. noun
An echo or a response. noun
A musical response; alternate singing or chanting. See antiphony, and antiphone. noun
A verse said before and after the psalms. noun
A devotional piece of music sung responsively. noun
A response or reply. noun
A verse or song to be chanted or sung in response noun
A devotional piece of music sung responsively.
A response or reply.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Antiphon
- Synonyms for antiphon
- Te Deum Synonyms
- Nunc Dimittis Synonyms
- Gloria Synonyms
- Benedicite Synonyms
- Magnificat Synonyms
- Antonyms for antiphon
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