antiphon
/'æntifən/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
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