(music, archaic) antiphon

An antiphonal.

plural of antiphoner

plural of antiphone

A devotional piece of music sung responsively. / A response or reply.

In an antiphonal manner; in the manner of an antiphon.

A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner. / 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.

Having the presence of an antiphon between two choirs with a call and a response in song or in chant, usually in the form of a hymn or a psalm.

plural of antiphon