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antiphony

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  1. 1. n. A musical response; also, antiphonal chanting or signing. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. An anthem or psalm sung alternately by a choir or congregation divided into two parts. Also figuratively. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. A musical response; also, antiphonal chanting or signing. 2. An anthem or psalm sung alternately by a choir or congregation divided into two parts. Also figuratively. O! never more for me shall winds intone, With all your tops, a vast antiphony. R. Browning. Source: webster
  6. 6. n alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts n a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response Source: ecdict

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