antiphon

/'æntifən/

Thân thiện

The choir sings the antiphon from the choir loft.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A short piece of sacred choral music sung responsively: An antiphon is a verse, sentence, or short hymn, typically from scripture, that is sung or chanted by one part of a choir or congregation in response to another part, often as part of a liturgical service.

Usage

• An antiphon is used in Christian liturgical traditions, especially within the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox churches. It is a call-and-response element in worship, often preceding and following a psalm or canticle.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The choir sang the antiphon, and the congregation responded.
  • The Gregorian chant included a beautiful antiphon for the feast day.

Advanced Usage

• "Antiphon to the Virgin": A specific type of antiphon dedicated to Mary, such as the "Salve Regina."
  • The monks chanted the evening antiphon to the Virgin.

Variants and Related Words

• Antiphonal (adj): Pertaining to or characterized by antiphonal singing or responsive alternation.
  • The antiphonal singing between the two choirs was magnificent.
• Antiphonary (n): A book containing a collection of antiphons, especially for use in the divine office.
  • The cantor took the antiphonary from the shelf.

Synonyms

• Response: A word or phrase sung or said by the congregation or choir in answer to the officiant.
• Chant: A repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one shouted or sung in unison.

Related Phrases

• "Sing the antiphon": To perform the responsive chant.
  • The deacon instructed the choir to sing the antiphon.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

Từ đồng nghĩa

• antiphony