antiphonary

/ænˌtɪfəˈnɛri/
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Other forms: antiphonaries

Definitions of antiphonary
  1. noun
    bound collection of antiphons
    synonyms: antiphonal
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    type of:
    church music, religious music
    genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies
  2. adjective
    relating to or resembling an antiphon or antiphony
    synonyms: antiphonal
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