Associations to the word «Antiphonal»

Wiktionary

ANTIPHONAL, noun. A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.
ANTIPHONAL, noun. An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner.
ANTIPHONAL, adjective. (music) Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.

Dictionary definition

ANTIPHONAL, noun. Bound collection of antiphons.
ANTIPHONAL, adjective. Containing or using responses; alternating; "responsive reading"; "antiphonal laughter".
ANTIPHONAL, adjective. Relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony.

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