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antiphon

DEFINITIONS OF: antiphon

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n a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

Synonyms:
antiphony
Types:
gradual
(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
Type of:
church music, religious music
genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies
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