antiphony (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *antiphony*:
NOUN	communication	antiphony	alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts
NOUN	communication	antiphony, antiphon	a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

English > *antiphony*: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	Alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts.
Broader	music	An artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Spanish	antífona, antifonía, rezo cantado
Catalan	antífona
Adjectives	antiphonary, antiphonal	relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony

English > *antiphony*: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning	A verse or song to be chanted or sung in response.
Synonym	antiphon
Narrower	gradual	(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
Broader	religious music, church music	genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies
Spanish	antífona
Catalan	antífona

HyperDic: antiphony